Scrum Master

Job Summary:

• A client of ours in Atlanta GA - Day One Onsite is looking for a Scrum Master for a Contract opportunity.

• PBM Pharmacy Benefits Manager / Should have healthcare Specialty Pharmacy / Mail order Pharmacy project experience

• looking for a highly energetic and collaborative SM who Possesses extensive management skills with experience of leading projects in both Agile SAFe and Waterfall methodologies. Possesses expertise in handling cross vendor/client teams across different geographic locations.
• End-to-end project management encompassing all project lifecycle stages including conceptualization, initiation, execution and closure.
• Having a lifelong passion towards learning, coupled with skills in coaching, software product management, execution and software product delivery.
• The candidate should be a proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions and accept responsibility and risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts and IT leadership team is key to be successful in this role.
• Should have healthcare Specialty Pharmacy / Mail order Pharmacy project experience

• Strong Knowledge of PI Planning, Sprint ceremonies, tracking impediments.
• Ability to multitask while supervising people
• IT project management including SAFe Agile
• Strategic planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Hiring/training/coaching skills
• Team Leadership
• Networking/negotiating skills
• Guiding the team and organisation on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers.
• Guiding the team on how to get the most of out self-organisation.
• Guiding the team on self-organising to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organisation and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organisation.
• Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.
• Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially on grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
• Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example

• BA/BS degree or technical institute training or equivalent work experience
• Strong effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• 5+ years of hands on SM experience
• Experience overseeing team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in agile environment Should have healthcare Specialty Pharmacy / Mail order Pharmacy project experience.
• Product owner/BA experience

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10+ years of Scrum Master Experience.
• Education: Bachelors (required)