Senior Technical Scrum Master

job summary:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Scrum Master to lead high-performing Scrum teams developing and enhancing software-based solutions to address complex manufacturing challenges. You will navigate a fast-paced environment, balancing sustaining operations with new product development while demonstrating technical agility and servant leadership.

location: San Diego, California

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 62 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Orchestrate all agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Guide the team in applying Agile/Scrum values to maximize customer benefit and operational throughput.

Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, refined, and prioritized Product Backlog.

Serve as a Jira Administrator: Maintain templates, manage team access, configure Scrum/Kanban boards, and manage release versions/components.

Utilize advanced JQL (Jira Query Language) to provide data-driven insights and reporting.

Manage project status reporting across platforms such as Planisware, Smartsheets, and Confluence.

Identify bottlenecks and create actionable improvement plans for development teams.

Ensure all software development efforts adhere to strict Product Development Processes and Design Control Standards.

Report project health, risks, and tradeoff decisions to executive leadership.

Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge the gap between software development and manufacturing floor efficiency.

qualifications:

- 5+ years of related experience, including 3+ years specifically as a Scrum Master for software integration projects.

- Bachelor's degree in a related field.

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is required; PMP certification is strongly preferred.

- Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence (Administrator level).

- Proven track record of bringing software technology products/solutions to market.

- Experience with manufacturing workflow software (LIMS / MES) is highly preferred.

- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proven ability to build consensus across wide-ranging functions (Engineering, Ops, Quality).

- Deep business knowledge of the Biotech, Life Sciences, or Medical Device industries.

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.


Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.



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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.