Scrum Master (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Scrum Master for our client in Jersey City, New Jersey. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Position Summary:

• Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value
• Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed
• Work with the Agile team to remove impediments
• Managing the Agile Tool for tracking work (JIRA or Rally)
• Manage governance routines that consists of Tollgates (DEDB), updating project repositories, and required documentation.
• Manage financial forecast and variances
• Scrum Master Certification is preferred Experience with Scrum master, Agile, Jira
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Ability to lead and influence team in adopting the Agile principles
• Ability to ensure the correct use of Scrum process.
• Ability to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable presentations / reports and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients
• Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines
• Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills
• High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results
• High level understanding of BAC Enterprise Change Standards is a plus
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• 5+ years’ experience in Agile; Project management experience
• Create, maintain and execute project plans
• Integrate with project, technology and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing impact
• Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements
• Facilitate communication, influence and negotiate both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners
• Establish and provide supporting documentation for governance routines
• Establish status templates and weekly status update routines

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