Scrum Master/Project Manager - Hybrid position - W2

Infinity Tech Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Tech Group is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with SAFe expertise to lead agile teams on a Data Analytics and ERP implementation. The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 onsite days per week in New Jersey.

You will coordinate stakeholders, manage backlogs, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and drive delivery while mitigating risks and ensuring high-quality releases. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience managing offshore and onshore teams.
• Experience with Scaled Agile (SAFe).
• Proficient with JIRA and stakeholder reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Agile principles and promote continuous improvement.
• Backlog management with proper prioritization and progress tracking.
• Manage sprints/iterations; assist the Product Owner in breaking down stories.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and drive story completion.
• Identify and remove obstacles to delivery.
• Plan releases and ensure timely product delivery.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies; manage scope changes.
• Ensure project transparency and lifecycle accountability.
• Work with diverse teams of technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Skills

SAFe experience

Scrum Master

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Job description

This role is for a Scrum Master with SAFe experience to lead agile teams related to a Data Analytics and ERP implementation program. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 1-2 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure development teams are practicing Agile principles, promote continuous improvement and a collaborative team environment to increase productivity
• Manage the backlog and ensure it is properly prioritized, sized and track work progress
• Manage small to large scale project through sprints/iterations and assist the BSA/Product Owner in breaking down the project into stories
• Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (backlog grooming, planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, demos) and drive stories completion
• Determine and remove all obstacles that may interfere with the teams' ability to deliver assigned goals
• Ensure that the stories are delivered with high quality and on time and will also be responsible for release planning and product delivery
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies; present and manage changes to project structure, scope and delivery timeframes
• Ensure the overall success of the project by being accountable for all aspects of the project and lifecycle providing overall project transparency
• Ability to work with a diverse team with both technical and non-technical backgrounds

Requirements

• Work experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe)
• 5 years' experience as a Scrum Master
• Experience managing combination of offshore and onshore teams

Experience With JIRA Is Required

• Demonstrated team leadership and project management expertise
• Prior experience with managing project budgets and stakeholder status reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships with employees, business partners and vendors
• Comfortable hosting meetings to various audiences, (engineers, management, or C level positions)
• Comfortable voicing suggestions on project direction and approach
• Self-starter that requires little direction
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desired Skills

• Experience in the insurance industry is a plus