Scrum Master/Project Manager - Hybrid position - W2

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