Lead Scrum Master Job at The Planet Group, Wellesley, MA

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  • The Planet Group
  • Wellesley, MA

Job Description

Location: EST based — cannot sit in any other location Salary Range: $80 w2, W2 only Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead and coach cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale initiatives. The ideal candidate is a servant-leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful adoption of Agile principles. Responsibilities Build and coach high-performing Agile teams to deliver successful outcomes Strengthen teams’ understanding and application of Agile and Scrum principles Ensure team alignment with project goals and vision Provide transparency to business, operations, and IT stakeholders on progress and Agile processes Partner with Product Owners to support release planning and backlog management Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term goals to drive alignment across teams Monitor and evolve Scrum processes to improve team effectiveness Foster a continuous learning environment , adapting to changing business needs Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of Scrum Master experience Must have worked at a large insurance client Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe Scrum Master certification (preferred) Proven experience with Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other Agile frameworks Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence PMP/PMI certification or equivalent project management background Ability to manage large, cross-team initiatives across distributed teams and time zones Experience in delivery or software development environments Knowledge of finance management practices Preferred Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with Agile Place or similar project management tools Strong facilitation and communication skills Demonstrated ability to build relationships and navigate complex organizations Skilled in team coaching and fostering positive team dynamics Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills Experience coaching technical teams High-energy, passionate, and able to influence and inspire others Ability to build trust and rapport to create an effective and collaborative workplace Day-to-Day Responsibilities Build and coach high-performing Agile teams to deliver successful outcomes Strengthen teams’ understanding and application of Agile and Scrum principles Ensure team alignment with project goals and vision Provide transparency to business, operations, and IT stakeholders on progress and Agile processes Partner with Product Owners to support release planning and backlog management Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term goals to drive alignment across teams Monitor and evolve Scrum processes to improve team effectiveness Foster a continuous learning environment , adapting to changing business needs Benefits & Culture We are committed to fostering an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Planet Group

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