Scrum Master

Scrum Master
Location: Morris Plains, NJ
Pay: $60-75/hr

Responsibilities:
Serves as the “servant leader” of the Scrum team by removing impediments and helping the team remain successful and on schedule.
Must have a sufficient understanding of technology to enable them to lead team members and help them overcome their development roadblocks; they must also understand business strategy and objectives, and be able to ensure that development work is prioritized by business value and results align with objectives. The incumbent provides counsel and advice to top management on significant matters, often requiring coordination between organizations.
Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines.
Recognized internally as “the go-to person” for the most complex assignments.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree REQUIRED) in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or;
- 5 years of experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean) and in Scrum Master/Team Coach role.
- Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Mural
- Strong facilitation, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe). 
- 5 years in software development or IT.
- Experience in change management and transitioning to Agile operating models.
- Passion for fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Experience in working in Health Insurance domain.