Scrum Master Los Angeles, CA (Remote/Onsite) 6-Month Contract
Job ID 2024-9991

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious health insurance company, in their search for a Scrum Master. This is a 6-month contract opportunity based out of Los Angeles, CA (Remote/Onsite).

The Scrum Master II will provide functional coordination for the PMO and Information Technology (I.T.) Project Managers to deliver technical solutions in the context of an Agile SDLC environment. The Scrum Master II will conduct the daily scrum sessions, sprint planning, sprint grooming, product demonstrations, and retrospective reviews as needed. The Scrum Master II is accountable for providing accurate forecasts and the ongoing management of the teams workload and progress via the Storyboards. Leads conflict resolution and will drive the team forward to achieve the sprint goals leveraging business and interpersonal experience to remove project roadblocks. The Scrum Master II will need to understand current and planned business practices in each of the domains and create good relationships with the business stakeholders as well as technical staff. The Scrum Master II will be responsible for delivering medium-sized to large-scale projects for the team.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• In lieu of a degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
• At least 5-7 years of Scrum Master experience in a multi-Scrum environment managing projects using JIRA.
• At least 5-7 years of Scrum Master experience in a multi-Scrum environment managing projects in cross-functional teams.
• At least 1-2 years of Scrum Master experience managing projects using Confluence.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Project Manager.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Prior healthcare insurance payer experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Scrum experience working in a mixed AGILE and traditional I.T. environment.

Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Assist in planning sprints and managing the backlog. Ensure that user stories and tasks are well-defined and prioritized.
• Leading by example and focusing on the needs of the team, empowering them to take ownership of their work and make decisions.
• Ensure that all tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Track the progress of release schedules and generate weekly project status reports. Ensure transparency of work and progress within the team.
• Identifying impediments and finding effective solutions to remove obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
• Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions to keep the project on track.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment and shape team behavior through the Agile process.
• Must possess the ability to explain succinctly intricate and complicated concepts and ideas.
• Must possess the ability to work well with many kinds of people, departments, and divisions.

Skills Preferred:

• Data Analytical skills, working with SQL Server and ORACLE databases.
• Experience leading teams in the development of services software.
• Experience in coaching and demonstrating facilitation of core agile practices.

Responsibilities :

• Facilitates the current sprint daily scrum, storyboard maintenance, sprint demos, and retrospective ceremonies.
• Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members.
• Forecasts sprint activities, backlog planning, and coordinates with the Project Managers.
• Oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products.
• Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolves sprint issues and minimizes escalation to Enterprise Integration Services Leadership.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Certifications:

Required: Scrum Master Certification.

Trainings Preferred :

• Project Management
• Additional Agile Roles (Product Manager, Product Owner)

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $60/hour to $62/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

About the Client

Our client is one of the world's leading health insurance company based out of Los Angeles, CA.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.

For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.