Need local to MN only with DL :: USC, GC :: Scrum Master :: Richfield, MN (Mostly Remote)

Location – Richfield, MN (May work remotely but seeking local candidates for occasional onsite meetings and/or future FTE conversion.)

 

Duration – 6 contract to hire

 

Visa: USC, GC

 

Client: HealthPartners

 

If local, they should have local DL copy or local project exp.

 

 

 

 

 

They use JIRA so good to have that. They also ServiceNow but not required- can be taught. PowerPoint used for presentations.

Client needs a Scrum Masters to support our pharmacy technological products.

. The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching teams on self-management and working cross-functionally, while also demonstrating the value of completing high-value increments of work.

This position helps remove impediments to teams' progress and guides them on collaborating positively and productively within and across teams.

 

Required Qualifications

 

4-year degree

8+ years of information technology or product team experience

5+ years of experience in the ScrumMaster role

Knowledge of various Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Etc.

ScrumMaster Certification

Understanding of the fundamentals of Agile and iterative development

Expert facilitator and collaborator

High energy, effective leader with the attitude of empowerment and ability to lead their team to self-organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences with varying degrees of technical acumen

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proven collaboration skills

Continual learner

Knowledge of Agile targeted Tools

 

 

Preferred Qualifications for Scrum Master (Pharmacy Application Products)

 

Knowledge or experience in working with pharmacy claims and PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) applications.

Experience supporting data analytic teams.

Strong knowledge of IT processes.

ScrumMaster Certification through the Scrum Alliance

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), work commenced toward this certification, or strong desire to begin working towards this certification

 

 

Schedule/Location:

 

M-F; Days

May work remotely but seeking local candidates for occasional onsite meetings and/or future FTE conversion.

 

 

Accountabilities:

 

Facilitates the activities of an Agile team through encouraging and supporting the team to self-manage their work iterations using a “leader who serves” management style

Ensures self-organized team's continuous improvement through monitoring and coaching

Assists the Product Owner in maintaining a product strategy and roadmap through story mapping and other Agile activities

Works with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is prioritized and refined to the appropriate level

Ensures all Scrum team events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

Removes impediments for the team and escalates issues as appropriate

Actively participates and contributes to the company's internal ScrumMaster Community of Practice

Develops team members through coaching and by fostering a positive work environment

Proactively identifies risks and dependencies and escalates with Product Owner and leadership as necessary to mitigate risks and eliminate dependencies through incremental organization improvement

Collaboratively partners with various levels throughout the organization to achieve goals and remove impediments

Is responsible for radiating metrics such as the team's capacity, velocity, and health on an ongoing basis

Consistently advocates for agile/iterative development practices within the organization

 

 

Thanks & Regards,

Annu Kumari | annu.kumari@anviktek.com