Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master/Project Manager - Hybrid position with a Major Insurance Company located in Warren, NJ. This is a 6 month contract opportunity. 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
Pay range: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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