Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic Scrum Master & Project Manager to lead our agile projects. This dual-role requires an individual who can guide teams using the Scrum framework while managing project scope, budget, and timeline. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who can drive projects from initiation to closure and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Agile Facilitation: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives). Guide the team on Agile principles, remove impediments, and track progress using Agile metrics.
- Project Management: Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle. Develop project plans, manage scope, budget, and schedule. Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure on-time delivery.
- Stakeholder & Team Management: Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. Manage project resources, including team deployment and performance. Oversee project Profit & Loss (P&L) and obtain customer sign-offs.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain project documentation and registries using tools like Jira/Confluence. Focus on strong project initiation and closure, including vendor management and project archiving.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master and Project Manager.
- Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
- Expertise in managing project scope, budget, timeline, and P&L.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the Life Sciences domain.
- Experience with Salesforce applications.
- Relevant certifications (CSM, PMP, PMI-ACP).