Scrum Master/Project Manager

ONWARD SEARCH; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search in Culver City, CA seeks a Scrum Master/Project Manager for a 6-month contract to support a dynamic finance team on high-impact projects within an agile environment. The role offers hybrid work options in Culver City, CA.

You will guide Scrum teams, coach stakeholders, and collaborate with the Product Owner to keep a clear, prioritized backlog while facilitating all Scrum ceremonies such as Planning, Daily Scrums, Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Qualifications

• Degree required with Agile/Scrum experience.
• Experience in product or project development in Agile environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor Scrum teams in applying Agile practices to deliver quality products.
• Support team development towards high performance by identifying improvement areas and coaching accordingly.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to Scrum principles and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage a clear, prioritized backlog aligned with project goals.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, as well as backlog refinement as needed.

Job description

We’re seeking a Scrum Master/Project Manager to support a dynamic finance team for our entertainment client. This 6 month contract role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and foster team growth in an agile environment. The role is hybrid in Culver City, CA.

Scrum Master/Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor Scrum teams in applying Agile practices to deliver quality products.
• Support team development towards high performance by identifying improvement areas and coaching accordingly.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to Scrum principles and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage a clear, prioritized backlog aligned with project goals.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, as well as backlog refinement as needed.

Scrum Master/Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of product or project development experience within an Agile or Scrum environment.
• Intermediate experience with JIRA, preferably as an Administrator.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders, including those resistant to change.
• Demonstrates strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Passionate advocate for Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.