Scrum Master

Job Titile-: Scrum Master IV

Duration-: 12 momths

Location-: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Overview:

Join clients Enterprise Master Data Management and Data Governance Technology programs as a Scrum Master. Your expertise in Agile practices will be pivotal in delivering innovative, mastered, and governed data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data product owners, solution architects, data engineers, and business SMEs, to foster a culture of continuous learning and exceptional teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, backlog refinements, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Advocate for Agile values and principles to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality data solutions.
• Partner with product owners and technical leads to develop and maintain a prioritized, well-groomed product backlog.
• Collaborate with Team to define and refine features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution among team members.
• Assist team members in navigating roadblocks and mitigating interferences that may impede progress.
• Manage risks and resolve impediments effectively.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent team environment.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile principles, ceremony facilitation, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Exceptional servant leadership and people management skills for guiding high-performing teams of data professionals.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira, Jira Align, and Miro.

Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum techniques.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in delivering complex, high-value data solutions.
• Familiarity with Chief Data Office environments is preferred.
• Background in Financial Services or Insurance sectors is a plus.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.

LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $65.00/hr.