Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager-REMOTE
Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager-REMOTE
High profile Digital Marketing company in New Jersey is looking to hire a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to join their growing team! This is a contract-to-hire position and only candidates without work visa needs should apply.
This role will work Eastern Time zone hours. Candidates based in this time zone are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
ā¢ Oversees Scrum process and coaches team on how best to use Scrum and Agile practices.
ā¢ Facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaption.
ā¢ Manages interdependencies between Agile teams. Leads daily Scrums, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement.
ā¢ Work with the Product Owners to support short and long-term release planning, leadership visibility, appropriate prioritization, and to keep work backlog healthy and prepared for execution.
ā¢ Shields the teams from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.
ā¢ Anticipates and addresses potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistic challenges).
Qualifications:
ā¢ 5+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master.
ā¢ Knowledge of software development and relevant domains/products/journeys typically acquired through a Bachelor`s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years' experience in Agile software development including coaching on Agile methodologies.
ā¢ Strong knowledge of Agile principles and concepts (especially Scrum).
ā¢ Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
ā¢ Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
ā¢ Proactive, consistently demonstrates initiative to take ownership of resolving issues and gaps.
ā¢ Strong knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards.
ā¢ Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives.
ā¢ Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration.
ā¢ Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
ā¢ Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
ā¢ * Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Rally, or equivalent
ā¢ Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
ā¢ Second or Third level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
ā¢ PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO or equivalent preferred.
ā¢ Track record of continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc.
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High profile Digital Marketing company in New Jersey is looking to hire a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to join their growing team! This is a contract-to-hire position and only candidates without work visa needs should apply.
This role will work Eastern Time zone hours. Candidates based in this time zone are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
ā¢ Oversees Scrum process and coaches team on how best to use Scrum and Agile practices.
ā¢ Facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaption.
ā¢ Manages interdependencies between Agile teams. Leads daily Scrums, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement.
ā¢ Work with the Product Owners to support short and long-term release planning, leadership visibility, appropriate prioritization, and to keep work backlog healthy and prepared for execution.
ā¢ Shields the teams from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.
ā¢ Anticipates and addresses potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistic challenges).
Qualifications:
ā¢ 5+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master.
ā¢ Knowledge of software development and relevant domains/products/journeys typically acquired through a Bachelor`s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years' experience in Agile software development including coaching on Agile methodologies.
ā¢ Strong knowledge of Agile principles and concepts (especially Scrum).
ā¢ Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
ā¢ Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
ā¢ Proactive, consistently demonstrates initiative to take ownership of resolving issues and gaps.
ā¢ Strong knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards.
ā¢ Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives.
ā¢ Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration.
ā¢ Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
ā¢ Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
ā¢ * Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Rally, or equivalent
ā¢ Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
ā¢ Second or Third level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
ā¢ PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO or equivalent preferred.
ā¢ Track record of continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc.
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