Stellent IT LLC is Hiring a Scrum Master Near East Hartford, CT
Job DescriptionScrum Master (CSM) 6 month CTH
MUST include Picture ID proof currently living within 25 miles of selected locations Hybrid (T, W, R) - Hartford, CT, Charlotte, NC or Danbury, CT locations. No remote candidates.
LinkedIn is must Bolded Skills RequiredRoles are for Global Specialty IT in Property & Casualty supporting scrum teams on critical system integration/rationalization and new digital capabilities. ResponsibilitiesSupports and facilitates generally 1 Scrum Teams in various functions by fostering Agile values and practices. Partners with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog items are prioritized based on business value and ready for the team. Facilitate team for better creativity and tries to improve the efficiency of the development team. Drives release readiness activities and associated tasks. Supports release activities during the night of deployment.Coach the team(s ) to become more independent over time with focus on continuous improvement. Inspect data to assess team performance to identify growth opportunities. Utilize Rally to showcase the data and resulting narrative. Drive Risk identification and proactive risk mitigation. Ensure risks and issues are proactively communicated/escalated to appropriate levels. Monitor the flow of work (User Stories) and coordinate within the team to determine optimal workintake and flow in the delivery.Qualifications3-7 years of relevant work experience, including Digital technology, or project management fields Scrum Master Certification (CSM)Experience In The Insurance Industry P&C, API, Digital Experience.Knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum Kanban, etc. Experience with Agile lifecycle management tools such as Rally. Deep knowledge of Agile techniques: User Stories, Continuous Integration, Test Driven development, Automated Testing, Burndown metrics, velocity.Experience With Excel, PowerPoint, And MS Teams.Strong collaboration and influence skills. Excellent written and communication skills. Self-motivated individuals with demonstrated ability to handle multiple high priority demands, manage expectations and achieve objectives. Able to handle large scope and high complexity within the agile teams. ImportantIf they have Wealth Management/ Retirement products and general insurance and not Property & Casualty it's okay. Support Financial products. 2 different openings. What does the structure/makeup of the team currently look like?
Mix of onshore/offshore developers, QA resources, RTE onshore, Tech Lead onshore
What will this contractor be accomplishing for the team?
Acting as the scrum master for critical Global Specialty business objectives
What will this contractor be working on / are there specific projects?
Digital Capabilities value stream, delivering new digital components to brokers and agents