Project Manager Scrum Master

Company Description Outcome School is a free, remote tech school offering structured, level-based programs in software engineering, AI, product, robotics, game development, and cybersecurity. Its prerequisite-based pathways are designed to help underserved and minority learners build skills step by step, with each level running for 12 weeks. The organization focuses on outcome-based learning that connects training directly to workforce readiness, employment, and long-term economic mobility. Outcome School partners with employers to create hiring pathways and measurable income outcomes for participants. Its vision is to become a leading workforce development platform that bridges the gap between education and employment through practical, industry-aligned training.
Role Description This is a volunteer, remote role for a Project Manager Scrum Master at Outcome School. The individual in this role will coordinate and facilitate agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for program and product teams. Responsibilities include tracking project progress, managing backlogs, identifying risks and blockers, and collaborating with instructors, mentors, and operations staff to keep initiatives on schedule. The Project Manager Scrum Master will help prioritize tasks, streamline communication, and ensure that learning programs and tech projects are delivered effectively to support learner outcomes. This role also involves documenting processes, maintaining project artifacts, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Project management skills, including experience with Agile or Scrum frameworks and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
Expeditor and expediting skills, with a focus on removing blockers, accelerating task completion, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
Inspection and quality assurance skills to review deliverables, validate adherence to requirements, and maintain high standards across program materials and processes.
Logistics management skills to organize schedules, resources, and workflows for distributed teams and remote learning cohorts.
Strong communication and facilitation abilities, including clear written and verbal communication and effective meeting management.
Experience working with underserved communities, education programs, or workforce development initiatives is highly beneficial.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, Slack, or similar platforms).
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain organized documentation.
Relevant education or certifications in project management or Scrum (e.g., PMP, CSM) are a plus but not required.

Work arrangement
Yes