Scrum Master

job summary:

• Responsible for analyzing business processes to find opportunities to automate and streamline with application or software support.
  
  

The Digital Technology Program Management Office (PMO) is currently searching for a Scrum Master professional who can work independently supporting the Agile execution framework by engaging customers, managing project Program Increment (PI) planning and sprints, and ensuring quality on-time deliverables. You will play a critical role in helping teams deliver solutions that help internal customers embrace digital transformation capabilities to deliver products faster.

** This position is remote and may require occasional travel to support PI Planning events. **

location: Telecommute

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 58 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Act as the agile delivery lead guiding the coordination, synchronization and alignment of a scrum team needed to deliver value and meet customer requirements.
• Communicate and manage project vision with the scrum team to ensure an understanding of scope, company's commitments and customer expectations.
• Lead project teams through agile ceremonies (i.e., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, program increment ceremonies), preparing the required supporting materials.
• Maintain a healthy backlog of well written stories that are development ready.
• Work with developers and Product Management for effective story point estimating and effort estimation.
• Identify risks, dependencies and mitigate impediments that may affect the team progress and ability to deliver value.
• Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, instill accountability, and motivate teams toward common goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance delivery and effectiveness of the scrum team.
  
  

qualifications:

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in the absence of a degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Scrum Master Certification and experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g. Jira) is preferred
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Ability to collaborate with different teams and functions to meet project goals
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Demonstrated experience in managing successful large, cross functional projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
• Presentation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with Agile planning tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops or similar.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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