Scrum Master III

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Job description

Scrum Master III

Los Angeles, CA (100% Remote)

12+ month (possible extension)

Job ID (phone number removed)

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious health insurance company, in their search for a Scrum Master III. This is a 12+ month (possible extension) based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The Scrum Master III will provide functional coordination for the PMO and IT Project Managers to deliver technical solutions in the context of an Agile SDLC environment. The Scrum Master III will conduct the daily scrum sessions, sprint planning, sprint grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective reviews as needed. The Scrum Master III is accountable for providing accurate forecasts and the on-going management of the team's workload and progress via the Storyboards. Leads conflict resolution and will drive the team forward to achieve the sprint goals leveraging business and interpersonal experience to remove project roadblocks. The Scrum Master III will need to understand current and planned business practices in each of the domains and create excellent relationships with the business stakeholders as well as technical staff. The Scrum Master III will be responsible for delivering mission critical large-scale projects for the enterprise. The Scum Master III will act as a bridge between the AGILE teams and traditional Project Managers. Mentors and guides other less experienced Scrum Masters.

Qualifications:

Degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Minimum of 6-8 years of Scrum Master experience in a multi-Scrum environment.

Minimum of 3 years' experience managing projects using OCTANE or JIRA.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Project Manager.

Prior healthcare insurance payer experience.

Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a mixed AGILE and traditional IT environment.

Experience working with SQL Server and ORACLE databases.

Experience leading teams in the development of services software.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills.

Ability to create a highly collaborative environment.

Ability to shape his/her team behavior through the Agile process as well as other scrum teams.

Must possess the ability to explain succinctly intricate and complicated concepts and ideas to business leaders and technical staff.

Must possess the ability to work well with many kinds of people, departments, and divisions from executive business and technology leadership to the engineering staff.

Demonstrated ability to set-up OCTANE and/or JIRA to manage sprints.

Demonstrated ability to set-up Projects in MS Project Server.

Data Analytical skills, working with SQL Server and ORACLE databases.

Experience leading teams in the development of services software.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates the current sprint daily scrum, storyboard maintenance, sprint demos and retrospective ceremonies.

Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members.

Forecasts sprint activities, backlog planning and coordinates with the Project Managers.

Oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products.

Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle.

Resolves sprint issues and minimizes escalation to Enterprise Integration Services Leadership.

Build excellent relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners.

Mentors less experienced Scrum Masters.

Supports and is an evangelist for propagation of AGILE processes in the company.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $65/hour to $80/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client

Our client is one of the world's leading health insurance companies based out of Los Angeles, CA.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.

For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.

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