Scrum Master

Net2Source (N2S); New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 105,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions firm is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile processes and lead cross-functional teams in New Jersey. The role involves coaching team members, organizing Scrum ceremonies, and collaborating on Digital projects. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong Agile expertise, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master with successful project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and assist in sprint planning.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project alignment.

Skills

Scrum

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

This range is provided by Net2Source (N2S). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $76.70/hr

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Net2Source Inc. is an award-winning total workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500+ employees globally, with over 30+ locations in the US and global operations in 32 countries. We believe in providing staffing solutions to address the current talent gap – Right Talent – Right Time – Right Place – Right Price and acting as a Career Coach to our consultants.

Company: One of Our Clients

Job Description:

Location: Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 / New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (50% Onsite)

Duration: 06+ Months (Extendable)

Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Pay Rate: $70.00 - 76.70/hr on W2

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully delivering software development projects in Product environment. Pharma GxP software development experience preferred

• Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and best practices.

• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and engage stakeholders.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions.

• Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate all Scrum Events, Project meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes effectively.

• Experience with JIRA, Scrum metrics

• SDLC – must have software development project experience.

Position Summary:

The Scrum Master for Digital Projects at GPS BI&T will be responsible for facilitating and guiding the Agile development process for our initiatives. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, and product owners, to ensure the successful delivery of Digital projects. The Scrum Master will help the team adhere to Agile principles, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Facilitate Agile Processes:

• Scrum Ceremonies: Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Sprint Planning: Assist the team in defining sprint goals, planning tasks, and estimating effort for each sprint.

• Backlog Management: Work with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.

2. Team Support and Coaching:

• Agile Coaching: Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and adopt Scrum methodologies.

• Remove Impediments: Identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may hinder the team's progress.

• Foster Collaboration: Promote a collaborative team environment where open communication, trust, and respect are encouraged.

3. Project Coordination:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure alignment and integration of projects.

• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.

• Retrospectives: Facilitate sprint retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable plans to enhance team performance.

• Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve Agile processes and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

5. Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Metrics and KPIs: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure team performance and project progress.

• Progress Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders and senior management.

• Risk Identification: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP) is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully delivering software development projects. Pharma GxP software development experience preferred

• Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and best practices.

• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and engage stakeholders.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions.

• Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes effectively.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

• Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous learning and improvement of Agile practices and processes.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: Office-based with potential for remote work and occasional travel to project sites or other company locations.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment, using a computer and other office equipment.

By fulfilling these responsibilities and duties, the Scrum Master for AI Projects will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of AI initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and driving the organization’s strategic goals in the field of artificial intelligence.

Awards and Accolades:

America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)

Awarded by USPAAC for the Fastest Growing Business in the US

12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)

Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)

INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)

Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)

Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)

2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1

2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1

2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner

2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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