Scrum Master

Job title: Scrum Master
Job ID: 25-11422
Location: Princeton Pike, NJ (Lawrenceville) - 50% onsite
Hours: Monday- Friday 8 am-5 pm
Position Summary:

• The Scrum Master for Digital Projects with Commercial BI&T will be responsible for facilitating and guiding the Agile development process for our initiatives.
• This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, and product owners, to ensure the successful delivery of Digital projects.
• The Scrum Master will help the team adhere to Agile principles, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Facilitate Agile Processes:

• Scrum Ceremonies: Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Sprint Planning: Assist the team in defining sprint goals, planning tasks, and estimating effort for each sprint.
• Backlog Management: Work with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.

2. Team Support and Coaching:

• Agile Coaching: Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and adopt Scrum methodologies.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may hinder the team's progress.
• Foster Collaboration: Promote a collaborative team environment where open communication, trust, and respect are encouraged.

3. Project Coordination:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure alignment and integration of projects.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Retrospectives: Facilitate sprint retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable plans to enhance team performance.
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve Agile processes and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

5. Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Metrics and KPIs: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure team performance and project progress.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders and senior management.

6. Risk Management:

• Risk Identification: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP) is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully delivering software development projects. Pharma GxP software development experience preferred
• Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and best practices.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and engage stakeholders.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions.
• Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes effectively.
• Proficient in Jira and PPM software.

Competencies:

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous learning and improvement of Agile practices and processes.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: Office-based with potential for remote work and occasional travel to project sites or other company locations.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment, using a computer and other office equipment.

The hourly rate for this position is between $75.00 - $77.00 per hour.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.