Technical SAFe Scrum Master

• Role: Technical SAFe Scrum Master 8+ years
• Location: NY / NJ / Charlotte / Atlanta
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master with tech background (knowledge or exp of backend if possible Palantir or Devops).
• This is for their Gen-AI program and candidate needs to be really good. They have rejected some of our very good candidates so far.
• Having Property & Casualty (P&C) and any Gen AI exposure is mandatory.

Detailed Job Description below

As a Project Manager / Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of products while fostering an agile and collaborative environment. You will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams through the Scrum framework, managing product timelines, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure products and features are delivered on time with desired business outcomes
• Foster a positive team environment that promotes productivity, creativity, and high performance
• Collect and analyze metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices
• Develop and maintain execution plans, including timelines, key milestones, and resource capacity management
• Monitor progress and performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders and adjusting plans as necessary
• Identify and engage with all relevant stakeholders, including teams, executives, business users
• Manage risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Facilitate agile (scrum and kanban) ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on agile practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Remove impediments that hinder the team s progress and work to resolve conflicts
• Work closely with the Product Owners to manage the product backlog, prioritize tasks, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• PMP, CSPO, CSM or other relevant certifications required
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or similar role in an Agile environment
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle complex issues effectively
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools including Rally or Jira
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Having P&C and any Gen AI exposure is mandatory.
• This is for their Gen-AI program and candidate needs to be really good. They have rejected some of our very good candidates so far.