We have partnered with our client in their search for a Scrum Master in Jersey City, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Drive Team-level ways of working to enable the team to work in a more productive & efficient manner
- Work primarily with developers and product analysts
- Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications
- Recommended skills include but are not limited to: agile delivery, business acumen, change management, continuous improvement, coaching, internal stakeholder management, strategic thinking, self-study, verbal communication, adaptability, and decision making
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence while guiding your team to successfully implement agile practices across the organization
- Guide and support aligned development teams in adopting and implementing agile practices to achieve organizational goals
- Team Delivery Backlog: Ensure the team always has enough priority work that is refined and ready to work on over the next 2-3 sprints (avoids team building un-defined/under-defined work, leading to rework)
- Additional artifacts: Include Quarterly Planning prep content, quarterly team objectives, Jira board, risk tracking/management, and more
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- 3+ years of Scrum Master experience, preferably working with multiple teams concurrently.
- Scrum Certification
- Experience managing and developing individual contributors
- Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support
- Display advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on team collaboration
Title Scrum Master
Location Jersey City, NJ
Compensation: $60-70/hr
Client Industry Fintech
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
