Scrum Master

The Scrum Master manages small to large enterprise-level programs that have department or enterprise-level importance, moderate to high risk and risk interdependencies, several interrelationships, and moderate to high costs associated with delivery. The Scrum Master supports programs of major complexity as part of a program team in support of higher-level program or program managers.

Job Description & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Requirements
Hiring Range*:

• Fostering Communication- creating channels and translating Scrum nuanced language
• Protecting the team- acting as a buffer for disruptive product managers and management
• Tool Maintenance- administer the Scrum tools and framework
• Reporting- creating and delivering reporting framework for team members and management
• Meeting Facilitation- sprint planning, daily scrum//standups, retrospectives
• AgileCoaching- 1:1 with Scrum team members, stakeholders and management
• Team Support- facilitating communication and resolving disagreements, tech
• Remove Blockers- work with the team to understand blockers, work to remove them

• Support the Product Owner in the following areas

• Ensuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team as well as possible.

• Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog management.
• Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items.
• Understanding product planning in an empirical environment.
• Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value;
• Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed.

• Support the Scrum Team in the following areas

• Coaching the Team in self-organization and cross-functionality;

• Removing impediments to the Team's progress;
• Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed
• Coaching the Team in organizational environments in which Scrum is not yet fully adopted and understood.
• HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years working as a Scrum Master
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Experience in managing or working on projects across multiple departments using an SDLC methodology and Agile//Scrum methodology.
• Experience working in a team environment, exercising independent thinking, problem solving and achieving goals and deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and mentoring skills to frequently interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze and think quickly to resolve conflict
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• CSM Certified
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Knowledge and//or experience with multiple Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing.
• Knowledge of PEGA business platform

• Experience with Mulesoft API's

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $116,800 - $168,810

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $99,700 - $148,325 As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
• The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.