Healthfirst · 4 hours ago
Scrum Master
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$117K/yr - $169K/yr
3+ years expHealthfirst is a company focused on managing enterprise-level programs, and they are seeking a Scrum Master to oversee complex projects. The role involves fostering communication within teams, facilitating Scrum events, and coaching team members to enhance their Agile practices.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsurance
Responsibilities
Fostering Communication - creating channels and translating Scrum nuanced language
Protecting the team - acting as a buffer for disruptive product managers and management
Tool Maintenance - administer the Scrum tools and framework
Reporting - creating and delivering reporting framework for team members and management
Meeting Facilitation - sprint planning, daily scrum//standups, retrospectives
Agile Coaching - 1:1 with Scrum team members, stakeholders and management
Team Support - facilitating communication and resolving disagreements, tech
Remove Blockers - work with the team to understand blockers, work to remove them
Ensuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team as well as possible
Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog management
Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items
Understanding product planning in an empirical environment
Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value
Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed
Coaching the Team in self-organization and cross-functionality
Removing impediments to the Team’s progress
Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed
Coaching the Team in organizational environments in which Scrum is not yet fully adopted and understood
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
3-5 years working as a Scrum Master
Strong Project Management Skills
Experience in managing or working on projects across multiple departments using an SDLC methodology and Agile//Scrum methodology
Experience working in a team environment, exercising independent thinking, problem solving and achieving goals and deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and mentoring skills to frequently interact with all levels of the organization
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
CSM Certified
Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
Knowledge and//or experience with multiple Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing
Knowledge of PEGA business platform
Experience with MuleSoft API's
Benefits
Medical
Dental and vision coverage
Incentive and recognition programs
Life insurance
401k contributions
Company
Healthfirst
Healthfirst is a health insurer providing medical, business, and health insurance services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Wang
President and CEO
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