Opening for Scrum Master/PM==No H1B, CPT , or OPT===EST consultant only
US Staffing open position
Please send resume – priy...@rconsultinginc.com
Title : Scrum Master/PM
Location : REMOTE (Est)
Duration : 6+ Month
This is a Scrum Master/PM role and candidates should be SAFe certified and also have insurance industry experience.
Role will be leading project Welcome Back performing a joint scrum master/project manager role
The Scrum Master helps build high-performing teams by providing support with product delivery utilizing a deep understanding of Agile principles and team dynamics. The Agile Delivery Principal teaches the team Agile practices, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, and shields the team from external distractions. The Agile Delivery Principal brings the Product Owner and the team together and helps them understand each other’s roles and key objectives. This individual is also a personal coach for team members and an innovator who constantly seeks continuous improvement. In the Agile Delivery Principal role you may work as a Scrum Master and/or Release Train Engineer (RTE).
Preferred skills
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Strong team leader able to assess team spirit, facilitate positive team dynamics, and drive necessary actions to improve
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
Highly skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations
Experience coaching technical teams
Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
Experienced in JIRA
Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
Qualifications
5+ years Scrum Master experience
Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe Scrum Master certifications preferred
Delivery or software development background
Experience in Agile principles and managing teams/dynamics
Responsibilities
Builds high performing teams who produce successful deliverables and work effectively via individual and team coaching
Strengthens the team’s understanding of Agile / Scrum principles and ensure application of these practices
Ensures the team’s actions are aligned with the goals and vision
Brings transparency to Business, IT, and Operations organizations about the team’s progress and Agile processes
Identifies trade-offs between short and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and Product Owner
Monitors Scrum processes and supports Product Owner on release planning and backlog management
Fosters a continuous learning environment, helping teams adapt to changing circumstances
JOB DESCRIPTION
It is likely that as well as being the scrum master for the main delivery team, there will be project management like activities that this person will need to lead. There will be pieces of work that will need to be coordinated with other teams as well as external vendors.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
1. What’s the major objective(s) of the role? Specifically, what does this person need to do to be considered a success? What will they be working on?
The repatriation of a block of business from an external vendor onto a cloned system in Sun Life. Experience of similar types of projects would be a benefit. The main will be working in an agile environment but will be dealing with teams working in a more operational framework (infrastructure teams etc). There might be business readiness activities as well that the SM/PM may be leading.
2. What are the MUST-HAVE technologies for this position? (Please list must-have technologies / technical skills and what the candidate needs to do to be considered great at them)
1. Scrum/Kanban
2. PMP/PMI
3. What are the MUST HAVE Critical Skills for this position (For
critical skills, please also describe what the person needs to do with them to
be considered very good at it.)
1. Facilitation
2. Project Management
3. Agile frameworks (scrum/Kanban/SAFe)
4. Large, cross team initiatives across multiple distributed teams and time zones.