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Our Direct client is seeking for Senior Scrum Master / SAFE PM for a 12+ month contract with possible extensions. This is a HYBRID role and ONSITE DAY ONE - opportunity in Newark, NJ
The ideal candidate would have several Scrum Master /SAFe Certification/RTE and have at least 8 years of experience working as a Scrum Master/ Service Delivery Owner with experience managing Kanban and Scrum teams using Jira Align, SAFe PI Planning, facilitating ART events and processes, in the healthcare insurance and/or Financial Services.
The client will hire over a couple of MS Teams Technical Video Assessments.
No offshore resources - Must be currently located in the NY Tri State area – (the manager is not considering candidates that are out of area or open to relocation).
Job responsibilities :
The Scrum Master would be responsible for overseeing software development teams and working under the agile methodology. We are seeking a candidate who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
Act as a leader to software development teams
Oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products
Create project outlines and timelines, and distribute responsibilities to team members
Facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing
Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method
Remove project obstacles, develop solutions with team
Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners
Document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders
Take responsibility for successful product delivery
Coach teams and management towards adopting an Agile Mindset