<p><strong>Senior Scrum Master – Because Someone Has to Keep the Chaos Organized</strong></p><p>Do you wake up in the morning excited to remove blockers that you definitely didn’t create? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where “quick question” actually means “this will take 45 minutes”? If so, we want you on our team.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do (besides prevent sprint meltdowns):</strong></p><ul><li>Coach teams who swear they <em>totally</em> read the Agile Manifesto.</li><li>Facilitate daily stand-ups where at least one person is definitely still sitting.</li><li>Protect the team from scope creep, surprise deadlines, and random drive-by requests from people who “just need one small thing.”</li><li>Ensure the sprint board stays up-to-date… or at least shame people into updating it.</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Master-level Scrum wisdom (bonus points if you can explain story points without sighing).</li><li>Experience herding both humans and cats.</li><li>A calm, diplomatic demeanor—even when someone says “We don’t need a retrospective this sprint.”</li><li>Humor, patience, and the ability to survive back-to-back meetings.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to elevate our Agile game (and laugh with us along the way), we’d love to hear from you!</p>
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role, you will facilitate Agile processes to ensure efficient project delivery and team collaboration. This is a Contract to permanent position within the insurance industry, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and drive success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.<br>• Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and Agile best practices.<br>• Track and report progress using tools such as burndown charts and other metrics.<br>• Remove obstacles that prevent the team from achieving their goals.<br>• Support collaboration between team members and stakeholders to enhance communication and productivity.<br>• Coach team members on Agile methodologies and practices to build a high-performing team.<br>• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.<br>• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.<br>• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring they meet business objectives.<br>• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team and organization.
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Agile Leadership & Scrum Master Responsibilities:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) for Agile teams.</li><li>Coach and mentor development teams on Agile practices, ensuring the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile methodologies.</li><li>Act as a servant leader to remove obstacles and resolve issues that impede the team’s progress.</li><li>Support Product Owners in managing product backlogs and ensuring that work items are clearly defined, prioritized, and understood.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment of Agile projects with business goals and objectives.</li><li>Track and report on team performance, progress, and velocity metrics to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Project Management & Program Oversight:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage and oversee multiple Agile projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.</li><li>Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal team productivity and efficiency.</li><li>Support the creation of a Program Management Office (PMO) to standardize and optimize project management processes across the organization.</li><li>Define and implement best practices for project governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Collaborate with senior management to ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy and business priorities.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Stakeholder Management & Communication:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, including business leaders, team members, and external partners.</li><li>Ensure effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, fostering a transparent and open work environment.</li><li>Report on project and program status, risks, issues, and achievements to IT Project Manager and to executive leadership and key stakeholders when applicable.</li><li>Conduct regular project reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives and adjust project scope as necessary.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Continuous Improvement & Best Practice Implementation:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Drive a culture of continuous improvement within teams and across the organization by identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions.</li><li>Champion the use of Agile tools and techniques to improve workflow, increase efficiency, and enhance team performance.</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust feedback loop with all teams to gather insights and optimize workflows.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>PMO Establishment & Governance:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Support the design and implementation of the PMO, establishing frameworks, processes, and guidelines for efficient project delivery.</li><li>Create standardized templates, workflows, and reporting structures to ensure consistent project execution.</li><li>Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess project health and program success.</li><li>Align PMO goals with organizational objectives, ensuring that projects support the overall strategic direction of the business.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Agile Expert to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing Agile processes, implementing effective tools, and driving organizational transformation. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about delivering structured solutions and empowering teams to achieve their full potential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assess and refine current Agile methodologies, project intake processes, and backlog management systems.</p><p>• Develop and standardize workflows and data collection methods across multiple teams.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Smartsheet and Azure DevOps to establish consistent project tracking and reporting frameworks.</p><p>• Implement strategies to monitor and manage scope changes effectively.</p><p>• Enhance resource forecasting and capacity planning through data-driven approaches.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership with clear insights into delivery progress and team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate existing tools and recommend improvements or new platforms to optimize workflows.</p><p>• Design training materials, playbooks, and documentation to support the adoption of Agile processes and tools.</p><p>• Train leaders, product owners, and delivery managers to ensure long-term sustainability of Agile practices.</p><p>• Establish a scalable and repeatable training framework to enable continuous improvement without external dependency.</p>
<p><strong>Scrum Master II </strong></p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Contract / Temporary</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid Philadelphia, PA </p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 44 Weeks, Possible Extension</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Scrum Master II</strong> to serve as a servant leader for Agile Scrum teams. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience operating as a dedicated Scrum Master within a true Agile environment and is passionate about driving team effectiveness, fostering continuous improvement, and enabling high‑quality product delivery.</p><p>Candidates with experience supporting <strong>consumer-facing applications, enterprise websites, retail, or business services</strong> environments are strongly preferred.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a servant leader accountable for helping Scrum teams achieve maximum effectiveness.</li><li>Coach team members in Agile best practices, self‑organization, and cross‑functional collaboration.</li><li>Guide the team to focus on delivering high‑value increments that meet the Definition of Done.</li><li>Identify, track, and help remove impediments that may impact team progress.</li><li>Ensure all Scrum ceremonies occur regularly and are productive, engaging, and outcome‑driven (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective).</li><li>Collaborate with team members, product stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners to support informed decision‑making and organizational goals.</li><li>Assess team and organizational Scrum maturity; provide coaching to elevate practices at a sustainable pace.</li><li>Facilitate progress without assigning or dictating work; empower the team to self‑manage.</li><li>Support healthy discussion, conflict resolution, and consensus-building within the team.</li><li>Enhance transparency through effective communication, reporting, and information radiators.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage experimentation while ensuring Agile values are upheld.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The Technical Project Manager IV supports internal engineering groups, primarily teams involved in construction‑focused engineering tools. This role partners closely with development teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver technical programs end‑to‑end. The TPM will oversee 5–6 scrum teams simultaneously (no direct people management), drive execution, and maintain accountability across multiple workstreams.</p><p>This opening is to replace a resource who struggled with leadership presence and forward‑facing communication. The role requires strong camera presence, confidence, and the ability to lead discussions and maintain momentum.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate technical implementation and deployment of software programs across multiple engineering teams.</li><li>Create and manage detailed project plans with interdependencies across teams and systems.</li><li>Track development progress through production deployment and ensure delivery milestones are met.</li><li>Facilitate Agile ceremonies, monitor sprint performance, and drive cross‑team alignment.</li><li>Maintain project artifacts, requirements documentation, dashboards, and status updates.</li><li>Provide clear communication to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership, including executive‑level reporting.</li><li>Navigate competing priorities, negotiate realistic timelines, and remove blockers to maintain delivery velocity.</li><li>Support operational excellence and continuous improvement across the technical organization.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst with experience in Agile Scrum methodologies to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a key role in gathering and documenting requirements, supporting development processes, and facilitating communication across teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, have exposure to investment tools, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and document business requirements for software development and system improvements.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Product Owners and technical teams, to ensure clear communication of project goals.</p><p>• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including workflows, process guidelines, and requirements.</p><p>• Support production and development efforts by addressing technical requirements and resolving issues.</p><p>• Coordinate project activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.</p><p>• Serve as a Scrum Master for designated teams, facilitating Agile practices and supporting process adherence.</p><p>• Engage with cross-functional teams to provide insights and solutions for investment-related systems.</p><p>• Conduct gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook to effectively manage tasks and documentation.</p><p>• Assist with story writing and other Software Development Methodology processes.</p>