Job Description & ResponsibilitiesFostering Communication - creating channels and translating Scrum nuanced languageProtecting the team - acting as a buffer for disruptive product managers and managementTool Maintenance - administer the Scrum tools and frameworkReporting - creating and delivering reporting framework for team members and managementMeeting Facilitation - sprint planning, daily scrum//standups, retrospectivesAgile Coaching - 1:1 with Scrum team members, stakeholders and managementTeam Support - facilitating communication and resolving disagreements, techRemove Blockers - work with the team to understand blockers, work to remove themSupport the Product Owner in the following areasEnsuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team as well as possible.Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog management.Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items.Understanding product planning in an empirical environment.Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value;Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed.Support the Scrum Team in the following areasCoaching the Team in self-organization and cross-functionality;Removing impediments to the Team’s progress;Facilitating Scrum events as requested or neededCoaching the Team in organizational environments in which Scrum is not yet fully adopted and understood.
Minimum Requirements:HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution3-5 years working as a Scrum MasterStrong Project Management SkillsExperience in managing or working on projects across multiple departments using an SDLC methodology and Agile//Scrum methodology.Experience working in a team environment, exercising independent thinking, problem solving and achieving goals and deadlines.Exceptional interpersonal, communication and mentoring skills to frequently interact with all levels of the organization.Ability to analyze and think quickly to resolve conflict
Preferred Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institutionCSM CertifiedExperience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.Knowledge and//or experience with multiple Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing.Knowledge of PEGA business platformExperience with Mulesoft API's
Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $116,800 - $168,810
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $99,700 - $148,325
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.