Agile Scrum Master

Mitchell Martin Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin Inc. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an Agile Scrum Master for a contract role. You will serve as a servant leader for Agile delivery teams, ensuring successful delivery of business and technology solutions.

You will facilitate ceremonies, track progress, manage risks, and translate requirements into user stories while collaborating with business lines and technology teams. The role requires strong Scrum and agile expertise and experience with SDLC processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile technology environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira or equivalent.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote best practices.
• Track delivery progress and manage risks and dependencies.
• Support business and strategic initiatives for operational effectiveness.
• Develop understanding of application functionality for effective communication.
• Act as liaison between business lines and technology teams.
• Document requirements and translate them into user stories.
• Ensure compliance with change management and governance frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end delivery execution across the SDLC.
• Track, analyze, and report delivery health and agile metrics.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile frameworks

Jira proficiency

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Tools

Jira

Job description

Agile Scrum Master - Jersey City, NJ - Contract - $78-83 Per HR
The role is a contract position located in the Northeast Region, offering a hybrid work environment. The primary responsibility is to serve as a servant leader for Agile delivery teams, ensuring successful delivery of business and technology solutions. Key technologies include Agile frameworks and project management tools.
Description

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote best practices.
• Track delivery progress and manage risks and dependencies.
• Support business and strategic initiatives for operational effectiveness.
• Develop understanding of application functionality for effective communication.
• Act as liaison between business lines and technology teams.
• Document requirements and translate them into user stories.
• Ensure compliance with change management and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery execution across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Manage work intake, prioritization, and execution using standard project management tools.
• Track, analyze, and report delivery health and agile metrics.
• Partner with risk and control teams to manage and remediate findings.
• Own platform documentation and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile technology environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira or equivalent.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

Core Technologies
Agile frameworks | Project management tools | SDLC processes
Benefits
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EEO Statement
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