Scrum Master

Company: PRA Health Sciences
Location: Stratford
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewWe are looking for an experienced and dedicated scrum master to join our growing team. The individual in this role would be responsible for overseeing our software development team and working under the agile methodology. We are seeking a candidate who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.The hired candidate must be willing and capable of adapting the Agile methodologies to a growing team and a growing companies where process are changing to adapt to the company growth.Responsibilities* Act as a leader to our software development team* Oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products* Facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing* Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method* Perform reviews on software development team members* Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and team membersQualifications* Bachelor's degree in business or related field required* Master's degree preferred* Scrum Master certification required: Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules and practices.* 5-7 years experience in information technology (IT) project management required* Must possess leadership skills and experience* Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written* Must possess the ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas* Must possess the ability to work well with many different kinds of people, departments, and divisions* Must be able with remote teams across multiple time zones* Knowledge about other methodologies other than Agile-Scrum, so that he can explain other methodologies to motivate his team.* Basic knowledge of software development processes and procedures to understand his team needs.* Candidate should have knowledge about Agile techniques like: User Stories, Continuous Integration, Automated Testing.* Ability to take and understand his commitment to deliver the product on time.* Know about the value of metrics and incremental delivery.* Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.* To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.PRA is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to providing opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Keywords: PRA Health Sciences, Visalia , Scrum Master, IT / Software / Systems , Stratford, California