Agile Scrum Master

Company: Experis
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Manpower Group has partnered with a leading Financial Services organization in the Jersey City , NJ for a contract Agile Scrum Master to assist their team. Will be onsite but could start REMOTE.Title: Agile Scrum MasterLocation: Jersey City , NJDuration: 12-18 MonthsJob Description

• Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value
• Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed
• Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements
• Work with the Agile team to remove impediments
• Proficency in using Jira for managing project deliverables
• Manage governance routines that daly/ weekly routines, tollgates, program increment preparation, updating project repositories and required documentation.
• 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
• 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 routinesRequired Skills
  • 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.Frequently Asked Questions:
    • Benefits?Yes, you can enroll in our corporate discount benefits package
    • Remote Workers?Start out remote and expected to go into the office on a hybrid schedule so local or willing to relocate at your own expenses. NO ONSITE/ NO REMOTE
    • Visa Sponsorship?Not offered
    • Corp-to-Corp?Not eligibleHow to Apply:For immediate attention please apply online and send an email About Experis Experis is part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands. ManpowerGroup is the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, connecting human potential to the power of business. ManpowerGroup serves both large and small organizations across all industry sectors through our brands and offerings: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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