Business Analyst/Scrum Master

Location/Remote: 100% remote; ideally living within the Eastern or Central time zones

Employment Type: Full-time / Direct Hire / Permanent

Compensation: up to $134k salary (depending on experience)

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, and supplemental health insurances (e.g., Aflac) for all W-2 employees (and their families if needed), 401(k)

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced Business Analyst/Scrum Master to join our team dedicated to the Microsoft Dynamics (D365 preferred) migration project, scheduled for completion in July. This dual role will focus on facilitating team effectiveness within a larger migration effort, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, driving the team towards achieving sprint goals, and performing key business analysis tasks. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, possess excellent facilitation and analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of Microsoft Dynamics (D365 preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Scrum Master, championing Agile/Scrum values and practices, and fostering a collaborative, self-organizing, and high-performing team environment.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives), ensuring they are productive, focused, and time-boxed.
• Proactively identify and remove impediments, enabling a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Coach and mentor the team on Agile/Scrum best practices, promoting continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage the product backlog, collaborating with the product owner to prioritize user stories and tasks.
• Track and report on sprint progress using burndown charts and other metrics, providing transparency and ensuring accountability.
• Provide regular deliverable updates to executive leadership, communicating progress and addressing potential roadblocks.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, creating user stories, process flows, and other relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable system specifications, particularly within the Microsoft Dynamics (D365 preferred) migration project.
• Assist in clarifying requirements and resolving issues related to the Dynamics 365 system, providing support to team members in understanding the platform.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a dual Business Analyst and Scrum Master role, or significant experience in both areas.
• Strong track record of successful Agile project delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (D365 preferred) is essential.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience documenting requirements, creating user stories, and performing business process analysis.
• Technical aptitude is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with large-scale migration projects, particularly involving Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with Business analysis within the Dynamics 365 environment.