Scrum Master

13 Aug 2024

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Description:Level-3Hybrid 2-3 days a weekResponsibilities:The Scrum Master promotes and supports the agile process within and outside the squad.This includes:- Working with organizational resources outside the squad to help them interact effectively with the squad, remove impediments and protect them from organizational bureaucracy- Coaching the Agile squad and the product owner on the Agile process, such as writing useful user stories and managing the backlog- Fostering a collaborative culture and ensure the squad regularly celebrates success- Acting as a servant leader to the squad, they are not the “boss”- Planning for sprints and IBRs- Managing blockers, obstacles and dependencies.- Bringing together stakeholders for alignment meetings and managing ongoing relationships- Organizing training- Reporting on squad improvements- Facilitating retrospectives to improve squad dynamics- Facilitating creation and maintenance of squad artifacts such as backlog, definitions and norms etc.Projects:Projects in support of Market Data and Research related to our company’s acquisition of E-TRADEMandatory Qualifications:- Good understanding of software development lifecycle, waterfall and agile development principles- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a financial institution, technology firm or project management department of a mid to large size corporation- Background and knowledge of banking and/or digital products- Extraordinary judgment and composure in high-pressure situations- Excellent communication skills.- Meticulous attention to detail- Proficient in Microsoft tools: Excel, Visio, MS Projects, PowerPoint- Extensive hands-on experience with JIRA on agile projects- PMP certification preferred but not mandatory- CSM certification or Agile experience ( min 3 years)Additional Skills/Competencies:- Influence and leadership skills- ability to drive results and take command in a meeting or mediate in contentious situations; ability to foster an environment that is promotes teamwork- Analytical and detail oriented- makes an effort to and is capable of understanding the subject matter and situations pertaining to each project, process, issue, etc- Enthusiasm and curiosity- shows enthusiasm and drive to learn and ask questions both indirectly and directly related to the project- Strategic thinker- Ability to see things big picture and not just focus on the day-to-day tasks- Innovative- Has shown ways that he/she has gone beyond status quo to find innovative solutions to solve problems or to improve processes

  • ID: #44830368
  • State: New Jersey Jerseycity 07097 Jerseycity USA
  • City: Jerseycity
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-08-13
  • Deadline: 2022-10-11
  • Category: Et cetera