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Job Description
Scrum Master Columbia Consulting Group - 5.0 Lawrenceville, NJ Job Details Full-time | Contract $80 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Jira Agile software development Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Top Skills:
1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP) is a plus. 2. High Energy is required and Commercial experience is preferred. 3. Experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully delivering software development projects. Pharma GxP software development experience preferred 4.
Agile Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and best practices. 5.
Leadership and Communication:
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and engage stakeholders. 6.
Analytical and Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions. 7.
Facilitation Skills:
Ability to facilitate meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes effectively. Seeking an experienced Scrum Master to partner with program leadership on a high-priority transformation initiative focused on redefining CRM workflows and driving full ownership of solution delivery. This role will lead cross-functional teams in defining clear data and UI requirements to enable intuitive, insight-driven pre-call and post-call experiences with minimal friction for field users. The ideal candidate will guide agile execution from requirement refinement through wireframing, ensuring solutions support structured planning, seamless execution, effective follow-up, and reduced administrative burden. Experience leveraging modern data and AI-driven frameworks is preferred to deliver scalable, user-centric outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1.
Facilitate Agile Processes:
Scrum Ceremonies:
Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Sprint Planning:
Assist the team in defining sprint goals, planning tasks, and estimating effort for each sprint.
Backlog Management:
Work with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints. 2.
Team Support and Coaching:
Agile Coaching:
Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and adopt Scrum methodologies.
Remove Impediments:
Identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may hinder the team's progress.
Foster Collaboration:
Promote a collaborative team environment where open communication, trust, and respect are encouraged. 3.
Project Coordination:
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure alignment and integration of projects.
Stakeholder Communication:
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues. 4.
Continuous Improvement:
Retrospectives:
Facilitate sprint retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable plans to enhance team performance.
Process Optimization:
Continuously assess and improve Agile processes and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 5.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
Metrics and KPIs:
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure team performance and project progress.
Progress Reporting:
Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders and senior management. 6.
Risk Management:
Risk Identification:
Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
Issue Resolution:
Proactively address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP) is a plus.
