This role is for a Scrum Master with SAFe experience to lead agile teams related to a Data Analytics and ERP implementation program. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 1-2 days onsite per week.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Ensure development teams are practicing Agile principles, promote continuous improvement and a collaborative team environment to increase productivity
Manage the backlog and ensure it is properly prioritized, sized and track work progress
Manage small to large scale project through sprints/iterations and assist the BSA/Product Owner in breaking down the project into stories
Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (backlog grooming, planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, demos) and drive stories completion
Determine and remove all obstacles that may interfere with the teams' ability to deliver assigned goals
Ensure that the stories are delivered with high quality and on time and will also be responsible for release planning and product delivery
Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies; present and manage changes to project structure, scope and delivery timeframes
Ensure the overall success of the project by being accountable for all aspects of the project and lifecycle providing overall project transparency
Ability to work with a diverse team with both technical and non-technical backgrounds
Requirements:
Work experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe)
5 years' experience as a Scrum Master
Experience managing combination of offshore and onshore teams
Experience with JIRA is required
Demonstrated team leadership and project management expertise
Prior experience with managing project budgets and stakeholder status reporting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain business relationships with employees, business partners and vendors
Comfortable hosting meetings to various audiences, (engineers, management, or C level positions)
Comfortable voicing suggestions on project direction and approach
Self-starter that requires little direction
Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Desired skills:
Experience in the insurance industry is a plus
