Scrum Master

6+ MONHTS C2H

NEWARK, NJ

HYBRD (2-3 DAYS/WEEK)

NEED LOCAL PROFILES

VISA- USC/GC ONLY

Hybrid 2/3 days per week onsite in Newark, NJ.

Long term contract to hire position.

Here is what you can expect in a typical day

Ensures the team(s) lives Agile values and principles and follow the processes and practices that they agreed-upon to deliver the committed solutions

Responsible for promoting and supporting Agile principles by helping everyone understand applied theories, practices, rules, and value

True servant leader who serves the team(s) and larger organization

Supports those outside the aligned team(s) to understand which of their interactions with the team(s) are effective and which aren't; helps everyone change these interactions to improve the value built by the Agile team

Supports all aspect of risk management and impediment resolution

To Succeed In This Role

Familiarity and expertise with Agile principles and frameworks, including story writing and estimation, facilitation, and identification and implementation of continuous improvement (CI)

Experience working and proficiency in performing the role of Scrum Master

Expertise in facilitation and tracking of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), prioritization, backlog refinement, and specialty workshops.

Proven capabilities in: (i) delivery, (ii) reporting and metrics, (iii) Agile toolchains (Jira, Jira Align, Miro, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master certification

Experience in serving as a Scrum Master within the financial services industry on multiple teams