Job Description

Position: Scrum Master / Agile Specialist (Contract Remote)

We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the bio-pharmaceutical industry for a 12-month contract opportunity.

Note: Candidates must have prior experience in Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device, or Healthcare domains.

Role Overview

The Agile Specialist will work closely with the Senior Manager, Agile Practices and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address key technical challenges and drive Agile excellence across teams.

Work Details

Location: 100% Remote
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Monday Friday
Core Hours: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (Pacific Time); flexibility outside core hours based on U.S. time zones
Travel: Not required

Key Skills Required

Strong proficiency in Jira
Experience in technical project management
Cross-functional collaboration
Adaptability in dynamic environments
Background in the technology industry

Key Responsibilities

Lead and enhance continuous planning with visibility into rolling quarterly plans
Manage engineering schedules, resource allocation, and milestone tracking
Monitor project dependencies, deliverables, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery
Identify and remove impediments affecting team progress
Facilitate communication across teams, departments, and stakeholders
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and PMO teams to prioritize and manage backlogs
Ensure availability of product requirements and UX designs for development teams
Act as a liaison between development teams and external stakeholders
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Promote Agile best practices and drive continuous improvement
Manage Jira and related tools for tracking and reporting
Provide Agile metrics such as burndown charts and velocity tracking

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving skills with a high degree of adaptability
Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and similar tools

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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