Sr. Scrum Master

About the role

The Senior IT Scrum Master is responsible for guiding the team in developing the solution using Agile practices for high complexity initiatives from initiation through release. The Senior IT Scrum Master is a SME resource, overseeing Scrum Masters in the domain.

Responsibilities

• Run key Agile ceremonies, including daily stand up meetings, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos and sprint retrospectives.
• Create and maintain the appropriate channels for open communication within the scrum team to create a trusting and safe team environment.
• Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountability for results and solving productivity issues.
• Protect the team from outside distractions. Remove obstacles in order to continue to deliver.

Job Requirements

• Able to lead multiple Scrum Teams
• Strong knowledge of various well-documented Agile patterns and techniques
• Partner with IT technical staff and Business Sponsor to ensure the design accomplishes both business and technical requirements
• Manage Issues, Risk, Dependencies and Change Request following the established PMO guidelines
• Solid knowledge and experience in various Project Management and Product Development concepts, methodologies and processes
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Understanding of and SDLC disciplines
• Understanding of the concepts, theories and processes of the Project Management Methodology
• Broad knowledge of IT functions
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of labor, cost management and project tracking and management tools such as MS Project
• Ability to lead and facilitate project team status meetings to obtain schedule, issues, risk, and dependency updates
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Strong Communications (written and verbal)
• Strong PC skills specifically utilizing the MS Office Suite products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excels, etc.)
• Expert in MS Project 2010
• Expert in MS Excel

Qualifications

• 5-8 years related work experience leading Agile / Scrum projects
• Computer Science or Information Technology or related Bachelor's degree required or relevant work experience
• Certified Scrum Master (For Senior Level or higher)

Benefits

As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.