Scrum Master

Why is this position open? How is it impacting the business? The individual currently in this role has decided to pursue a different role. We have a high priority program with over 10 workstreams and are looking for a scrum master to help facilitate a subset of those workstreams.

Please describe the project work, and what do day-to-day responsibilities look like: Helping the workstream leaders facilitate the necessary activities to accomplish their objectives. Mostly, scheduling and facilitating Agile ceremonies, helping organize and prioritize work, managing tasks within Jira, holding accountability, and removing impediments.

What technologies or systems will this contingent worker be utilizing? Jira, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Office 365

Please provide background information on the application(s) this worker will be involved with: N/A

What skills are you looking for in the ideal candidate?

Ability to lead/direct multiple interdependent teams; managing them independently, but helping them make connections across.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across levels and roles (both business and IT).

Strong Agile skills; both to work in an Agile environment and help those not familiar with Agile learn, understand, and work in an Agile environment.

Experience working in Jira, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint

Experience helping people navigate change (change management)

Will this person be any sort of team lead? No

What is the size and culture of the team? Multiple workstreams with each workstream comprised of 5-10+ team members Mix of technical and business staff High collaboration

Is this role needing someone to sit on-site, or work remote? MUST BE Onsite 3-4 days a week

How long is this contract expected to last? Is there a possibility of extension beyond this date? Duration anticipated to be September 2025 through January 2027

What does the interview process look like for this opening? Anticipating one interview, either onsite or virtually

What are the challenges you anticipate with this project? Balancing managing multiple workstreams effectively Helping navigate change management as needed and being a change champion

What # of years experience are you looking for? 5+

Any additional comments or requirements you d like to mention for this role? This is role will be on a high profile, high impact program that will be instrumental for our organization, so we need someone with top talent that can run with little direction, respond quickly to feedback, and continually adopt while also challenging others to embrace the change journey this program is introducing to our organization