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IEEE · 22 hours ago

Scrum Master

United States-New Jersey-Piscataway

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

IEEE is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Scrum Master with project management experience to join their team. The Scrum Master will support Product-Oriented Delivery teams in a product development-driven environment, ensuring adherence to agile values and principles while facilitating communication and organization within the team.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitate scrum and agile frameworks to provide timely results within the sprint timeline, serving as an extension of the coach

As Scrum Master for one or more Scrum Product-Oriented Delivery (POD) teams, facilitate Agile events such as sprint planning, grooming/elaboration, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives

Identify potential risks/impediments and areas of improvement for future sprints. Eliminate obstacles hindering the team's ability to execute tasks while collaborating with business stakeholders, managers, and operations staff

Consult POD members and stakeholders on scrum practices and methodologies for efficient working styles

Partner with business product owners to efficiently manage the product backlog, including prioritization and estimation

Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items

Develop team metrics and process improvements to help the team function better as an agile team

Consolidate POD health, progress, actions, and any additional relevant information to provide updates during Agile ceremonies such as Business Reviews

Raise concerns when required to stakeholders and concerned managers

Qualification

Agile MethodologyScrum Master CertificationJiraConfluenceContinuous Integration/DeploymentSoftware Development ProcessCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business

4-7 years Programming, testing, or requirements gathering experience before assuming project management roles

2-4 years Agile Methodology experience, including at least one year experience as a Scrum Master

2-4 years Jira, Confluence

Scrum Master Certification (CSM, SSM, or like) Upon Hire

Experience in using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

Deep knowledge of agile frameworks and how to apply them to a new team

Strong understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment

Familiarity with technical terminology

Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, including good presentation and technical documentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with both technical and business personnel. The candidate must be a good listener, be able to motivate and influence people without exercising authority and be able to remain positive and maintain composure under pressure

Candidate must demonstrate a willingness to constantly learn, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Preferred

Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) Upon Hire

Company

IEEE

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Founded in 1884

Piscataway, NJ, US

1001-5000 employees