Scrum Master

Job Title: SR. Scrum MasterDuration: Long term roleLocation: Erie, PATop Skills - Must Haves• SDLC• IT Databases• operating systems and platforms• ERPSS• EASS• EASS• DAISS• Stakeholder management• Program managementOn the outbound side now with AWS and redshiftP & C Insurance experience would be a huge plusTop Skills' Details1. 10 or more years in the Scrum Master/Project Management discipline; program level experience managing multiple workstreams/projects with multi-year, multi-million-dollar budgets and timelines2. Experience with data projects and insurance needed. Specifically, data migration, advanced analytics3.- Previous data warehousing experience- Familiarity with the medallion architecture- Familiarity with AWS and snowflake.Minimum Required Education Equivalents • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems, project management, or related field and seven years of project management experience; orAssociate's degree in business, finance, information systems, project management, or related field and nine years related project management experience; or High school diploma, or GED, and eleven years related project management experience. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.In-depth knowledge of project lifecycle including systems development processes, systems development methods, programming languages, IT platforms and change management concepts required. Insurance industry knowledge preferred. In-depth knowledge of project planning techniques and automated project planning tools required. Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, graphics and database software required. Preferred DesignationsJob DescriptionPlans, monitors and manages large or highly complex IT projects from initiation through completion.Leads project team while ensuring right talent is assigned at the right time.Utilizes expertise of the project lifecycle to prepare, analyze and maintain detailed project work plans and schedules using project-planning tools and ERIE guidelines.Builds and manages key stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment of critical objectives, gains key insights, and enable imperative buy-in. Keeps stakeholders up-to-date on deliverables, status and metrics.Maintains expertise in the principles and techniques required for the software development life cycle. Maintains knowledge of programming languages, IT databases, operating systems and platforms.Monitors project health and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments and resource allocations to ensure optimal project performance.Creates sound project forecasts and delivers informative status reporting. Works closely with EPMO to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.Monitors quality of project deliverables. Ensures completion of required quality reviews and obtains appropriate approvals for assigned projects.Prepares and analyzes reports, charts and graphs, and summarizes variances between the plan and actual progress.Considers change management techniques and applies to project, including stakeholder impacts.Prepares and maintains project logs to record risks and issues and monitor resolution of each issue.Directs the management of outside contracts and vendors required for assigned projects. Work with appropriate personnel to establish contractual terms and conditions.Schedules meetings, prepares agendas and ensures meeting minutes are prepared.Certification:• Certified associate in project management (CAPM) • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Six-sigma green belt • CPCU or related insurance designation.Additional Skills & QualificationsGreat communication skills, Documentation skills area a must. Self-motivated , can work independently but within in the client framework.***COMMUNICATING UP IN THE ORGANIZATION IS VERY IMPORTANTData Quality processes – Profiling and ScorecardsLarge Data Movement or Migration projects – Consolidations to Operational Data StoresData destruction and retention projects