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Umanist NA · 21 hours ago

Scrum Master

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Umanist NA is seeking a Scrum Master to manage multiple projects using Agile methodologies. The role involves coordinating project deliverables, facilitating scrum events, and promoting a collaborative environment for project teams.

Information Technology & Services

Responsibilities

Manage project(s) utilizing standard project management tools and techniques

Serve as Scrum Master for multiple projects

Establish and utilize a comprehensive project plan to monitor and report project deliverables

Coordinate in resolving issues, addressing risks; escalate concerns, and facilitate decision-making

Develop and implement key metrics to measure/report the progress and value of the project

Conduct/Steer different scrum events such as Daily Standup, Grooming and Planning, Demo, Retrospective/Lesson Learned session to help implement departmental vision of Agile

Nurture an environment where project issues can be raised without any fear of blame, or being judged

Work with management to achieve efficiencies across multiple projects and to implement lesson learned

Work with intra/inter-departmental Project Manages and Scrum Masters to facilitate dependencies

Provide concise project status report in a different form with appropriate details considering the audience (project team, stakeholders and executives) in a regular or as requested basis

Create and maintain ‘as is’ or ‘to be’ workflow and other system documentation for ongoing project

Proactively identify trends in project implementation and recommend process improvement

Other responsibilities as assigned by department management

Qualification

Agile/Scrum methodologyScrum Master experienceIT Project ManagementVSTSALMJiraPPM CertificationComputer skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

IT Project Management experience (3+ years)

Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodology (3+ years)

Hands-on Scrum Master experience (2+ years)

Experience working with tools VSTS, ALM, Jira or Version One

Strong ability to partner with cross-functional teams to deliver project goals

Diplomatic, flexible, and ‘easy to work with' personality

Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to perform planning for multiple initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to provide services to meet business needs within the timeline and the budget

Ability to effectively manage project scope, and communicate with partners in IT, business, and vendors

Good computer skills, including experience in tools like MS Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and others

Hands-on experience with any agile collaboration tool(s)