Job Title: Project Manager IV/Scrum Master
*No C2C/No Sponsorship at any point*
Location: 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027 (3 days onsite/2 days remote a week)
Duration: 12+months
Pay: $70-85/hr
Perks: Great location, breakfast and lunch provided.
Overview:
The Data Engineering team is centrally positioned with a customer to provide high quality data as a product to the Enterprise via a full stack platform which spans everything from data intake all the way through internal and external distribution. The ecosystem contains ETL tools, cloud warehousing, a full suite of Business Intelligence tools and built-for-purpose applications all with the singular goal of reducing the friction for our consumers to get access to centrally located data necessary for all reporting and analytics needs.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team and facilitate Agile processes for multiple teams. The ideal candidate is an expert in Agile methodologies and has a deep understanding of Jira, including advanced reporting and administrative capabilities. This role requires someone who can drive team efficiency, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced high growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness and prioritization.
• Utilize Jira at an expert/admin level to configure workflows, generate advanced reports, and optimize Agile project tracking.
• Create and analyze Jira dashboards and reports to provide transparency on team performance and project health.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders, to ensure smooth sprint execution.
• Support Agile adoption across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and Agile maturity growth.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by gathering feedback and implementing process enhancements
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks which hinder the team’s progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, working with Agile teams in a technology-driven environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira, including a good command of JQL (Jira Query Language) administration, workflow configuration, and advanced reporting.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS).
• Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to coach teams on Agile best practices and methodologies.
• Experience working in hybrid environments with a mix of remote and onsite collaboration (onsite 3 days a week required).
• SAFe, PSM, CSM, or equivalent Agile certification is a plus.