Agile Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 49 miles from Lynn
Come join the Workplace Investing Scrum Master Chapter! As a Scrum Master you blend deep scrum expertise with a passion for mentoring, coaching, and continuous improvement. As part of highly collaborative agile team(s), you will advise on performance against agile values, practices, metrics, and processes to accelerate value delivery. In partnership with the Product Owner, you will maintain a backlog, help to remove impediments, and ensure effective agile events. You will support the team by engaging with all team members and product area leadership to reinforce and embed an agile approach and principles into the day-to-day work. This role often requires coordinating the efforts and releases of multiple systems teams with interdependencies to deliver a seamlessly integrated solution to our customers.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Here are the key skills and areas of expertise that are critical for success in this role:
· Bachelor's Degree/undergraduate degree/equivalent preferred
· Introductory scrum master certification required; advanced certification preferred
· Substantial experience working with or in agile teams with good understanding of agile practices and tools (Jira, Kanban, Lean), technology, and value delivery for customers
· Working closely with the Product Owner to plan and complete the highest priority work as per the product roadmap through well-executed sprints
· Accelerating overall team performance, efficiency and value delivered by engaging within and across teams to find opportunities to improve agile maturity and metrics, and providing coaching, training, and resources
· Ensuring agile events are planned for and effective (e.g. sprint planning, daily meetings, retrospectives and as appropriate, scrum of scrums)
· Maintaining and updating squad performance metrics (e.g., burn-down charts) and artifacts to ensure accurate and clear feedback to the team members and transparency to other partners
· Organizing and presenting ideas and information logically and concisely to a variety of audiences
· Handling multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
· Coaching and mentoring complex teams
· Participating in a community of practice, providing scrum knowledge to members of your product area and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the product area.
The Team
The Workplace Investing Scrum Master Chapter is committed to coaching, developing, and empowering Scrum Masters to lead development teams that embrace the agile mindset. We have established a learning culture that amplifies best practices, delivers consistent, predictable, and impactful results, celebrates diversity and inclusion, creates a safe and respectful environment, and provides career guidance and mobility opportunities for Scrum Masters. We build trusted, collaborative relationships with our product and technology partners across Fidelity and embrace customer-focused methodologies that enable innovation and drive valuable product delivery.
Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2023. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
At Fidelity, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we're calling “Dynamic Working”. Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity work location for at least one week, 5 consecutive days, every four weeks. These requirements are subject to change. We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations @fmr.com, or by calling ************, prompt 2, option 3.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $65-$75 per hour.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Company Overview
Fidelity TalentSource is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments, one of the largest and most diversified global financial services firms in the industry. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including technology and customer service, to fill assignments across Fidelity's U.S.-based regional and investor center locations. If you would like to experience Fidelity's supportive and collaborative culture while expanding your skill set and developing your professional network, consider a role with Fidelity TalentSource. Apply today at FTSJobs.com
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We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, please contact our HR team at ***************.
Information about Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity Investments, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a privately held company with a rich 75-year history, our mission has remained the same since our founding: to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com
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Fidelity's hybrid working model
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blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
Fidelity Investments and Fidelity TalentSource are equal opportunity employers.
Technical Project Manager Drinking Water
Scrum Master Job 14 miles from Lynn
Project Manager - Drinking Water Engineering
Location: New England | Hybrid/Flexible | Full-Time
Join a fast-growing, award-winning civil infrastructure team at Apex Companies, where you'll lead impactful drinking water projects that support public health and sustainable infrastructure. We're seeking a motivated Project Manager with strong technical, regulatory, and leadership experience in drinking water systems.
Why Join Apex?
Growth-focused culture with hands-on mentorship and career development
Variety of projects including water treatment, distribution, and regulatory compliance
Recently named one of the fastest-growing AEC firms by Zweig Group
What You'll Do:
Manage the design and delivery of drinking water projects including treatment plant upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, and distribution system improvements
Oversee preparation of engineering reports, contract documents, plans, specifications, and permit applications (e.g., DEP, EPA, MWRA)
Serve as a client liaison, ensuring clear communication, timely deliverables, and high-quality service
Lead and mentor technical staff, providing QA/QC and project oversight
Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules, and manage project financial performance
Attend public meetings, present technical findings, and coordinate with stakeholders and regulatory agencies
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master's preferred)
8+ years of relevant experience in drinking water planning, design, and permitting
P.E. license in MA or ability to obtain via reciprocity
Familiarity with Safe Drinking Water Act, LCRR, PFAS, and other regulatory frameworks
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with proposals and client presentations
If you're passionate about delivering safe, clean water and want to grow with a collaborative and forward-thinking firm-we'd love to meet you.
Apex Companies, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact ****************** or **************. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer
Oliver Wyman- IT Program Manager - Boston (Financial Systems/ERPs Implementation Experience)
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Over 7,000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman's thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1,000 companies. Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: *******************
Job Overview:
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating key IT initiatives to ensure alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. This role involves implementing best practices, maintaining system integrity, and driving continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency of IT projects, operations, and financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, experience with PSA (Professional Service Automation) software, and a solid understanding of financial management practices, as well as expertise in system integration. This is an internal role that supports projects and teams within Oliver Wyman. While our core business is consulting, this position is not focused on consulting services.
This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in the office. There is no option to be fully remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and track a comprehensive Program Plan for the OW Professional Automation Services platform with defined objectives, deliverables, and communication plans.
Ensure the successful delivery of all initiatives related to the OW PSA platform, managing dependencies with other systems and coordinating project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Manage project resources and budget to ensure objectives are met.
Partner with Tech managers to ensure roles and expectations are clearly defined and understood for each project.
Identify critical paths and risks within projects; track and facilitate mitigation of these risks.
Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders, managing expectations effectively.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and report project health and status utilizing agreed project management systems and tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets the needs of Professional Services and project management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, business, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of Program Management experience.
Project management certifications preferred.
Expertise of IT project management methodologies, both Agile and Waterfall.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master, preferably with Jira or ADO.
Experience managing financial-related projects and ERP systems. Familiarity with Salesforce and its integration capabilities is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of Professional Services operations and financial management principles.
Strong knowledge of project management framework, information management practices and IT solution delivery processes, procedures, and toolsets.
Knowledge of budget, invoicing, and project financials.
Excellent analytical and technical skills
English fluency (written and spoken) required.
Skills and Attributes:
Strong communicator, in both verbal and written form, able to articulate concepts and ideas, break through barriers, engage people, and work effectively with others under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, negotiation, and consensus building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent customer and/or client service orientation.
Polished and professional demeanor.
Ability to plan and facilitate effective meetings and good presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Candidates must possess full professional proficiency in both written and spoken English
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman . With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com , or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
Technical Project Manager - Operations
Scrum Master Job 24 miles from Lynn
MMT is an emerging company that develops innovative nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and support services for field inspection of critical energy infrastructure. Our technology reduces asset integrity risk as well as improves safety and environmental sustainability through innovation. MMT's technologies provide customers with non-destructive measures of tensile strength and fracture toughness to evaluate the remaining service capacity of critical assets.
Position Description
Part of the Operations team, this Technical Project Manager position is designed to streamline operations within the company. It reports into the Vice President of Operations. This role will help with operational issues that impact internal stakeholders. The role will play a key role in resolving issues with delivery in response to solutioning requests raised by our customers.
Responsibilities
· Identifying process improvement opportunities and high-risk areas.
· Working with service owners to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
· Supporting process improvement projects in coordination with cross functional teams.
· Owning requirements gathering, project planning, implementation, and deployment support for our partners
· Investigating and diagnosing hardware and software challenges alongside MMT delivery teams to ensure solution quality and sustainability
· Coordinating response to tickets raised for hardware and software support from various teams
· Mastering MMT's product suite to better understand how clients can use our technology and in turn supplement our product roadmap
Skills & Qualifications
· 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
· Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
· Experience defining KPI's/SLAs used to drive multi-million-dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
· Experience managing support teams in responding to tickets raised for hardware and software support
· Software and/or hardware development experience in an engineering environment
· A self-starter by nature with applied knowledge of integrated hardware and software development processes and a strong interest in learning MMT's cutting edge technology
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems and foster relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders
· Process-oriented with an eye for detail and improvements
· Experience with project management tools (Monday.com, ClickUp)
· Experience with CRM's (Salesforce.com)
· Genuine commitment to a safety culture
· B.S or MS in a relevant engineering discipline is highly preferred
Job Location
This role is based in our facility in Natick, Massachusetts
Compensation and Benefits
MMT offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and a performance-based annual bonus. Base Salary is targeted to be between $90,000 - $110000. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO, LTD and 401(k).
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 11 miles from Lynn
Senior IT Project Manager
*Please no third party c2c
*must be GC or USC
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to assist the Information Technology (“IT”) team. The IT team delivers quality software solutions that provide measurable business value. Day to day you will plan, direct, and coordinate activities and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budgets. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will partner cross-functionally to identify how technology can assist the business and which methodologies and strategies are best for optimal results.
Callouts:
- This role will be hybrid ( M/F from home and Tues-Thurs in Woburn, MA office)
-6 months contract to start
Responsibilities
•Participate in IT portfolio management activities, collaborating with both IT and business unit leaders. •Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvements, including initial development of business cases and scoping of projects. •Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various phases of each project. •Manage varying systems/application development projects within assigned areas from inception to successful implementation, which includes:
establishing work plans for each phase and arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel; identifying and scheduling deliverables, milestones, and required tasks; managing personnel; developing strategies and plans, and identifying the required methods and tools; initiating and keeping projects on track; resolving issues with customers; providing leadership to and motivating project team members throughout the project's life cycle'; creating status reports and modifying schedules or plans as required; and presenting project status and risks/issues to IT and business leadership on frequent cadence. •Escalate in a timely manner to upper management any project issues, including timing, budget, resources, scope, and more. •Prepare project status reports and/or project portfolio summaries for management, business unit leaders, and IT management. •Perform customer surveys, ensuring customer satisfaction remains high. •Lead efforts in creative approaches to problem solving and quality deliverables supporting business needs.
Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience required. •Master's degree in Business or Management preferred. •Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly preferred. •A minimum of 7 years of IT experience, including managing IT projects. •Tower industry, operations, leasing, or real estate experience preferred. •Approximately 10% travel may be required in support of the position's responsibilities. •Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively. •Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results. •Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 14 miles from Lynn
JOB DUTIES (Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities):
Work with IT and business stakeholders to develop the project plan with detailed milestones and activitie
Host a weekly project status meeting with the vendor Project Manager.
Host a Biweekly project status meeting with IT, vendor and business stakeholders.
Define project requirements with key IT and business stakeholders
Work with business stakeholders to solve reported data quality issues, errors and missing items.
Coordinate project activities for adherence to project plan and goals
Monitor results against established timelines, deliverables, tasks, dependencies and associated technical specifications
Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, project checklists and budgets to meet established time frames, funding limitations and staffing availability.
Work with IT Financial Analyst to prepare and maintain project budgets and funding requests for approval by targeted state and federal agencies.
Prepare comprehensive supporting plans in the areas of quality control, risk management, change management, testing and other associated project management areas
Manage project development process to include monitoring project scope and change control processes
REQUIRED SKILLS (Special Skill Set, Abilities, Knowledge):
Knowledge of, and experience in the technology environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with management, business users & project team members
Ability to interact effectively with technical personnel and with a wide variety of technical resources
Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both technical personnel and non-IT business users
Knowledge and demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning, and to perform risk assessments and their associated risk mitigation actions
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Years' Experience, Certificates):
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Minimum (5) five years of extensive hands-on experience with project management as the Project Manager with full accountability and financial responsibility
Minimum (5) five years of IT experience in one or more technical roles
Experience with and preparing project documentation such as detailed requirements
Proficiency with MS Project, and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.
International Business Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
International Business Project Manager - Contract - Remote
Proclinical is seeking a dedicated International Business Project Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position is required to assist in managing and enhancing patient journey databases and support various international business initiatives. This role focuses on tracking program data, analyzing trends, and providing project support to the International Business Team.
Skills & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, public policy, or a related field.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in patient database management.
Familiarity with P3 Technology data; experience with Salesforce Health Cloud is preferred.
The International Business Project Manager's responsibilities will be:
Manage database creation to track patient journeys and support program initiatives.
Prepare reports by monitoring program data and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Analyze trends from international business programs.
Provide project support aligned with international business priorities.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Janelle Jones at j.jones@proclinical.com
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
Project Manager - Drug Development
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a rapidly growing Boston-based biotech company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Drug Development to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking therapies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drug development, project management, and a passion for bringing innovative treatments to patients with unmet medical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional drug development projects from preclinical research through clinical stages.
Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
Collaborate with research, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Identify and mitigate risks to project success, resolving challenges as they arise.
Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Prepare and present project updates to senior leadership.
Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
3+ years of project management experience within drug development in the biotech or pharma industry.
Strong understanding of drug development processes, including preclinical and clinical stages.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
PMP certification is a plus.
Why Join Our Client:
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Flexible work environment
Growth opportunities within a cutting-edge biotech company
If you are looking to take the next step in your career in the Biotech industry and you would like to know more about this role or the other opportunities we currently have on our books, please apply now with your CV to speak with our specialist Scientific Consultant William Ashbrook
Principal Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay and Benefits:
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role:
The Principal Scrum Master is a servant leader with a growth mindset, responsible for facilitating squad delivery while ensuring proper governance of process. They are responsible for acting as a trusted coach, guiding the squad during ceremonies, removing impediments, and embodying Our Ways of Working. Additionally, Scrum Master takes the lead in maintaining the accuracy of, JIRA and governance artifacts in addition to promoting, improving, training, mentoring and embracing project management and scrum mastery best practices. As an Associate Director, the Principal Scrum Master is encouraged to be a leader on the team and in the community of Scrum Masters.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
Identify and help to remove impediments from the Squad, following escalation paths as needed.
Interact with CoE's on status, issues, collaboration, collaborator engagement.
Liaise with Product Owner and Tribe/Hub Stakeholders to support Tribe activities such as the Quarterly Tribe Review
Ensure Squad Manager Tool is up to date (Squad Members, OKRs, supporting documentation)
Plan and chair (host) key meetings, help facilitate Sprint 0, SOS and distribute minutes for tracking purposes; follow-up as required.
Create the project in JIRA, ensuring that traceability is maintained, accuracy and overall health is provided via metrics and dashboards; ensure rules are being followed.
Train users and oversee JIRA backlog and planning sessions (PO owns backlog). Additionally, accurately define “Issue Type and Association” in JIRA
Create project(s), perform updates on resource, tasks, and allocations in PPM. Monitor staffing profiles, time tracking, budgeting, and forecast vs. actuals.
Manage release planning in accordance with Change Management policy.
Acts as a change agent, guiding the squad on agile best practices and alignment with Our Ways of Working (OWoW), collaborating with agile coaches as needed.
Takes a multidisciplinary view of squad's body of work and being forward-thinking on initiatives and epics.
Leading Agile Ceremonies such as Backlog Grooming, Sprint Retro, Sprint Review/Demo, Sprint Planning
As an Associate Director, act as a leader within the community of Scrum Masters.
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with SDP and pass DPA audit requirements
Mitigates risk by following established procedures and supervising controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **
Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
Solid understanding of agile methodology
Understanding of the end-to-end Institutional post trade Derivatives lifecycle highly desirable
Experience with similar business/application messaging systems and protocols (e.g., SQL, MQ, Sftp, MS azure, XLST) an advantage
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
The opportunity
A Scrum Master facilitates key Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices while guiding them in self-organization and cross-functionality. They foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, and support team development through feedback and guidance. They ensure clear communication between the team and collaborators, supervise performance through metrics, encourage Agile practices, and stay updated on industry trends.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Encourage effective communication within the team and with external partners.
Ensure that the Product Backlog is well-maintained and prioritized in collaboration with the Product Owner.
Monitor and track the team's performance, including velocity, burndown charts, and other metrics.
Find opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to improve team performance.
How will you create an impact?
This role reports into Engineering and assists in delivering features directly to the customer.
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Proven experience (3+ years) as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work optimally with cross-functional teams and collaborators.
Experience in software development or a technical background.
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit *************************************************
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact ************************.
Primary Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between
$104,860.00 USD - $194,740.00 USD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact ************************ for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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Chief Agile Scrum Master - Executive Coach
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
As part of the Agile Enablement Office (AEO), the Senior Manager/Chief Scrum Master will have a leadership role in establishing, facilitating and continuously optimizing the agile processes needed so that value can be delivered through products and solutions to customers. Needs to be passionate about developing and mentoring a team of scrum masters so they can effectively coach the delivery teams. Advance our agile practice maturity by leading agility practices within the Distribution and Corporate Services domains. This will include facilitating the planning process, removing domain impediments and supporting the enterprise transformation roadmap. In addition, they will closely partner with product management and IT Leadership to mature delivery practices.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Directly manage a dynamic team of scrum masters and coach them in performing mature agile practices. Makes decisions regarding hiring, training and development. Conducts performance appraisal reviews and provides effective feedback to team members so they can improve their skills.
Facilitate effective domain planning exercises (e.g. quarterly planning, monthly product synch, etc.). Strong partnership with product management and IT Leadership is critical to the success.
Leverage and build on metrics framework to assist in coaching teams and domains to improve delivery and product management.
Assist teams in effective use of JIRA and Aha to optimize delivery.
Remove domain impediments that are escalated by teams or through self-identification.
Spearhead enterprise transformation initiatives as identified by the AEO.
Encourages and promotes strong engineering practices like unit testing, test-driven development, continuous integration and automated testing.
Coaches, mentors, and advises technology, business, and management teams in applying Agile values, principles, frameworks, and approaches.
Active participant in the Scrum Master Community of Practice.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
8 - 12 years of experience in training, mentoring, and coaching teams in adopting and maintaining an Agile mindset, with experience in employing Scrum, Kanban, and modern engineering practices.
Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master using scrum and kanban framework. Advanced certifications preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to manage a globally distributed team of Scrum Masters.
Experience designing and delivering presentations and training to diverse audiences, including senior management, clients and groups that may blend technical and non-technical participants.
Strong understanding of systems development lifecycle.
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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
What we offer:
Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at ************ or email talent_******************* for assistance.
MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
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ScrumMaster
Scrum Master Job 37 miles from Lynn
ScrumMasterJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *
What You'll Get to Do
We are seeking a high caliber Agile Scrum Master for our US Air Force Cloud One Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration contract. As the Agile Scrum Master, you will act as the servant leader of an Agile team; facilitate all team events, generate team metrics, calculate team capacity, and facilitate release and sprint planning.
More About the Role
Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices
Be an active Team member on a high performing Agile Team implementing the CACI Agile Solution Factory execution model
Responsible for facilitating scrum events, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
Maintain relevant metrics that help the team see how they are doing
Knowledge of software development processes and procedures
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
Assist with internal and external communication and improving transparency
Support and educate the Product Owner, working to keep the key stakeholders engaged in the development process
Use the VersionOne Agility tool to manage Release Backlog and Sprint/Release execution activities
Manage a team of experienced professionals on an Agile Scrum Team and take on managerial responsibilities, including team performance oversight, mentorship, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
You'll Bring These Qualifications
An active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
Applicable combination of education and experience:
Junior ScrumMaster - Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Mid ScrumMaster - Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or other technical degree
Experience working with Agile teams using Scrum or scaling implementations such as the CACI Agile Solution Factory (ASF) or SAFe.
Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Story composition, Functional Decomposition, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Paired Programming, Automated Testing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to management and non-technical audiences.
Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to integrate information from multiple sources.
Ability to work independently and interact regularly with government and non-government stakeholders at multiple levels of authority.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
Experience supporting programs that have implemented the Agile Solution Factory or SAFe.
Certified SAFe Agilist and/or experience working as a BA, Scrum Master or PO within Agile methodology (Scrum or SAFe preferred).
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Scrum Master II
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
USRM Data Analytics & Engineering is searching for a dynamic, agile Scrum Master to lead the Distribution & Marketing portfolio data product teams. This position is a member of an Agile team and is responsible for enabling the team to be more effective by applying the relevant Lean-Agile approach (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.) and cultivates an environment that supports Agility. Understands how to evolve/improve/expand team practices to fit the specific needs of the teams and organization. Coaches, mentors and teaches team members, managers and key stakeholders; proactively seeks to eliminate or minimize the impact of barriers, and addresses challenges to team delivery. Able to identify and effectively apply which stance (coach, mentor, teach) would benefit the team the most depending upon the situation/circumstances present. Works closely with Director Product Owners, Engineering Directors & Managers and other SM`s to support release planning, backlog and team health, and cross-team communication. Fosters team decision-making, transparency and independence, encourages cross-training and team support.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the Boston or Portsmouth office
Responsibilities
Uses a pragmatic approach to guide the team by seeking to understand what they want to achieve and helping them become more effective in an Agile context. Comfortable experimenting with a variety of approaches based on need & fit. Promotes the use of/experimentation with quality/engineering practices (BDD, TDD, Pairing, CI/CD, etc.). Effective facilitation skills at the team level; Remains neutral, applies conflict management & establishes trust. Comfortable having difficult conversations and actively coaching others on improving facilitation skills. Possesses advanced understanding of Lean-Agile metrics (health, value, flow and quality) to help teams continually improve. Assesses the Agile/Scrum maturity of the team & coaches the team to higher levels of maturity. Coaches team & managers on the Agile mindset/behavior. Deep understanding of the mechanics of the Agile framework or method and the ability to teach the specific roles, work products, and activities to team members and stakeholders. Increases team knowledge of Agile/Lean topics helping them understand why practices work not just how. Observes & provides consistent, impactful feedback for team Agile development. Understands the impact and supports the vision for change within their organization. Develops a network of change agents to promote change and manage resistance to change. Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and other Lean-Agile leaders. Actively seeks coaching & mentoring from more experienced SMs & coaches on Lean-Agile techniques and mindset and guides them on their personal change and growth journey. Takes an active role in the transition to & implementation of a scaling framework, with guidance from more experienced SMs and Agile Coaches. Stays current with Agility industry trends & explores other perspectives by reading & contributing to blogs, consuming external media, & actively participating in internal/external Scrum/Agile events. Acts as a catalyst to the SM community & in the organization by sharing ideas.
may consider candidates with less experience
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc.) and at least 5 years related experience
* Scrum certification strongly preferred
* Knowledge/training equivalent to advanced/2nd level certifications from a reputable Lean-Agile organization a plus but not required (PSM II, ICAgile, Professional Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), ICAgile, Professional Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC))
* Experience being on multiple Agile teams in a variety of different contexts
* Experience working in a scaled agile framework preferred
* Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives
* Track record of continued and recent education in Lean-Agile including training, conferences, user groups, cohorts, self-study, etc.
* Agile frameworks and coaching expertise including deep understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to teach Agile roles, practices, and principles to teams and stake holders
* Proficiency in coaching, mentoring, and facilitating teams to high levels of agile maturity
* Effective facilitation skills at the team level including decision-making, trust-building, competence in conflict management and having difficult conversations to address team challenges
* Advanced understanding of Lean-agile metrics to support team improvement. Assessing team performance and providing actionable feedback to foster growth and efficiency
About Us
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: ***********************
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Principal Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay and Benefits:
* Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
* Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
* Pension / Retirement benefits
* Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
* DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role:
The Principal Scrum Master is a servant leader with a growth mindset, responsible for facilitating squad delivery while ensuring proper governance of process. They are responsible for acting as a trusted coach, guiding the squad during ceremonies, removing impediments, and embodying Our Ways of Working. Additionally, Scrum Master takes the lead in maintaining the accuracy of, JIRA and governance artifacts in addition to promoting, improving, training, mentoring and embracing project management and scrum mastery best practices. As an Associate Director, the Principal Scrum Master is encouraged to be a leader on the team and in the community of Scrum Masters.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
* Identify and help to remove impediments from the Squad, following escalation paths as needed.
* Interact with CoE's on status, issues, collaboration, collaborator engagement.
* Liaise with Product Owner and Tribe/Hub Stakeholders to support Tribe activities such as the Quarterly Tribe Review
* Ensure Squad Manager Tool is up to date (Squad Members, OKRs, supporting documentation)
* Plan and chair (host) key meetings, help facilitate Sprint 0, SOS and distribute minutes for tracking purposes; follow-up as required.
* Create the project in JIRA, ensuring that traceability is maintained, accuracy and overall health is provided via metrics and dashboards; ensure rules are being followed.
* Train users and oversee JIRA backlog and planning sessions (PO owns backlog). Additionally, accurately define "Issue Type and Association" in JIRA
* Create project(s), perform updates on resource, tasks, and allocations in PPM. Monitor staffing profiles, time tracking, budgeting, and forecast vs. actuals.
* Manage release planning in accordance with Change Management policy.
* Acts as a change agent, guiding the squad on agile best practices and alignment with Our Ways of Working (OWoW), collaborating with agile coaches as needed.
* Takes a multidisciplinary view of squad's body of work and being forward-thinking on initiatives and epics.
* Leading Agile Ceremonies such as Backlog Grooming, Sprint Retro, Sprint Review/Demo, Sprint Planning
* As an Associate Director, act as a leader within the community of Scrum Masters.
* Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with SDP and pass DPA audit requirements
* Mitigates risk by following established procedures and supervising controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 8 years of related experience
* Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
* Solid understanding of agile methodology
* Understanding of the end-to-end Institutional post trade Derivatives lifecycle highly desirable
* Experience with similar business/application messaging systems and protocols (e.g., SQL, MQ, Sftp, MS azure, XLST) an advantage
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Join Our Dynamic Team in Personal Development & Digital Marketing! Are you a passionate Agile Coach or Scrum Master looking to make a significant impact in the personal development industry? This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to leverage their skills and knowledge in a way that fosters personal growth while contributing to a vibrant digital marketing landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Guide Teams Through Agile Processes: Support your team in adopting ‘Agile methodologies' and the Scrum framework, enhancing collaboration and productivity across various projects.
Facilitate Effective Planning:Lead planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring that teams are aligned and focused on delivering exceptional results.
Coaching & Mentoring: Provide guidance to team members on best practices, helping them to maximise their potential and achieve their goals.
Optimise Marketing Strategies: Assist teams in launching their ads and products effectively, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
Promote Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancement and implement strategies to optimise workflows, fostering an environment of growth and innovation.
Encourage Personal Development: Support individuals in their journey of personal growth, fostering a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications the Would be Advantageous:
Proven experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage and inspire teams.
Experience in the personal development or digital marketing space is a plus.
Exceptional communication skills with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
A mindset geared towards big thinking and achieving ambitious goals.
Must-Haves:
A Thirst for Growth: A strong desire to continuously improve your life and skills.
Scale-Up Attitude: An ambition to set and achieve large goals that drive success.
Innovative Mindset: A knack for creative problem-solving and thinking outside the box.
Collaborative Spirit: A passion for working with others and fostering a supportive team environment.
Results-Driven Focus: A commitment to achieving measurable outcomes and making a meaningful impact.
Why Join Us?
Flexible Compensation Model: Enjoy a unique opportunity where your contributions can lead to rewarding outcomes, reflecting your impact and engagement.
Fully Digital Opportunity: Work in a flexible, remote setting that allows you to leverage cutting-edge digital tools to support your work.
Empowered Work Environment:Be part of a supportive team that values personal growth, encourages innovative thinking, and celebrates your achievements.
If you're ready to leverage your Agile expertise and help shape the future of personal development in digital marketing, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!
Engineering Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
**Country:** United States of America , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA ** Hybrid RTX BBN Technologies seeks a proactive, organized, results-driven candidate to fill the role of Scrum Master and Product Manager in our Intelligent Software and Systems business unit. This role will involve significant interaction with technical development and research staff, customers at Government funding agencies, and end users (military and civilian) of our technology. You will lead sprint planning meetings; assign and track progress on tasking by the technical project staff; organize and lead meetings with the customer, collaborating organizations, and stakeholders; and plan and organize demonstrations, experiments, assessments, user engagements, and transition activities. You will co-lead a large research, development, and transition project, supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) in all activities to enable the PI to concentrate on the technical challenges of the project.
**What You Will Do**
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**
The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently handle complex technical and customer management issues while helping researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved and the big picture of their efforts.
**Qualifications You Must Have**
+ B.S. or equivalent in a technical degree with 5 years or more experience as Scrum Master or Program Manager. Or 3 years experince with MS degree
+ Software Development experience
+ Experience working on software development teams and with understanding and applying Agile principles, with the flexibility to tailor agile methodologies to the team's, customer's, and end user's needs.
+ Experience with setting of sprint goals, task planning, staffing, and tracking of projects with multiple personnel
+ Experience in organizing, leading and facilitating team meetings, technical interchange meetings with the customer, PI meetings, and user engagements.
+ Willingness to travel.
+ US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance is required. Active security clearance is a plus.
**Qualifications We Prefer -** **_Familiar with all, Expert in some_**
+ Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.
+ Experience in the use of ticketing systems, managing task backlog, and producing task backlog reports.
+ Experience with Agile or DevSecOps toolsets (e.g. Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Jenkins, etc.).
+ Experience in organizing and producing deliverables including progress reports, software releases, user manuals, and presentation material.
+ Strong problem solving and influencing skills.
+ Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical.
+ Active security clearance.
+ Experience in working on and managing Government-funded contracts.
+ Experience in dealing with government compliance processes such as export/import control
+ Experience in writing proposals for Government funding
**What We Offer**
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
**- Relocation Assistance available**
- **_This position is Onsite or Hybrid working situation at our Cambridge, MA headquarters_**
**To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:**
+ A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
+ A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
+ A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
+ Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
+ Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.
Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act._
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Engineering Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Country:
United States of America Hybrid
RTX BBN Technologies seeks a proactive, organized, results-driven candidate to fill the role of Scrum Master and Product Manager in our Intelligent Software and Systems business unit. This role will involve significant interaction with technical development and research staff, customers at Government funding agencies, and end users (military and civilian) of our technology. You will lead sprint planning meetings; assign and track progress on tasking by the technical project staff; organize and lead meetings with the customer, collaborating organizations, and stakeholders; and plan and organize demonstrations, experiments, assessments, user engagements, and transition activities. You will co-lead a large research, development, and transition project, supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) in all activities to enable the PI to concentrate on the technical challenges of the project.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently handle complex technical and customer management issues while helping researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved and the big picture of their efforts.
Qualifications You Must Have
B.S. or equivalent in a technical degree with 5 years or more experience as Scrum Master or Program Manager. Or 3 years experince with MS degree
Software Development experience
Experience working on software development teams and with understanding and applying Agile principles, with the flexibility to tailor agile methodologies to the team's, customer's, and end user's needs.
Experience with setting of sprint goals, task planning, staffing, and tracking of projects with multiple personnel
Experience in organizing, leading and facilitating team meetings, technical interchange meetings with the customer, PI meetings, and user engagements.
Willingness to travel.
US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance is required. Active security clearance is a plus.
Qualifications We Prefer -
Familiar with all, Expert in some
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in the use of ticketing systems, managing task backlog, and producing task backlog reports.
Experience with Agile or DevSecOps toolsets (e.g. Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Jenkins, etc.).
Experience in organizing and producing deliverables including progress reports, software releases, user manuals, and presentation material.
Strong problem solving and influencing skills.
Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical.
Active security clearance.
Experience in working on and managing Government-funded contracts.
Experience in dealing with government compliance processes such as export/import control
Experience in writing proposals for Government funding
What We Offer
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation Assistance available
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This position is Onsite or Hybrid working situation at our Cambridge, MA headquarters
To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:
A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.
Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Scrum Master II
Scrum Master Job 43 miles from Lynn
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
USRM Data Analytics & Engineering is searching for a dynamic, agile Scrum Master to lead the Distribution & Marketing portfolio data product teams. This position is a member of an Agile team and is responsible for enabling the team to be more effective by applying the relevant Lean-Agile approach (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.) and cultivates an environment that supports Agility. Understands how to evolve/improve/expand team practices to fit the specific needs of the teams and organization. Coaches, mentors and teaches team members, managers and key stakeholders; proactively seeks to eliminate or minimize the impact of barriers, and addresses challenges to team delivery. Able to identify and effectively apply which stance (coach, mentor, teach) would benefit the team the most depending upon the situation/circumstances present. Works closely with Director Product Owners, Engineering Directors & Managers and other SM`s to support release planning, backlog and team health, and cross-team communication. Fosters team decision-making, transparency and independence, encourages cross-training and team support.
**This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the Boston or Portsmouth office**
Responsibilities
Uses a pragmatic approach to guide the team by seeking to understand what they want to achieve and helping them become more effective in an Agile context. Comfortable experimenting with a variety of approaches based on need & fit. Promotes the use of/experimentation with quality/engineering practices (BDD, TDD, Pairing, CI/CD, etc.). Effective facilitation skills at the team level; Remains neutral, applies conflict management & establishes trust. Comfortable having difficult conversations and actively coaching others on improving facilitation skills. Possesses advanced understanding of Lean-Agile metrics (health, value, flow and quality) to help teams continually improve. Assesses the Agile/Scrum maturity of the team & coaches the team to higher levels of maturity. Coaches team & managers on the Agile mindset/behavior. Deep understanding of the mechanics of the Agile framework or method and the ability to teach the specific roles, work products, and activities to team members and stakeholders. Increases team knowledge of Agile/Lean topics helping them understand why practices work not just how. Observes & provides consistent, impactful feedback for team Agile development. Understands the impact and supports the vision for change within their organization. Develops a network of change agents to promote change and manage resistance to change. Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and other Lean-Agile leaders. Actively seeks coaching & mentoring from more experienced SMs & coaches on Lean-Agile techniques and mindset and guides them on their personal change and growth journey. Takes an active role in the transition to & implementation of a scaling framework, with guidance from more experienced SMs and Agile Coaches. Stays current with Agility industry trends & explores other perspectives by reading & contributing to blogs, consuming external media, & actively participating in internal/external Scrum/Agile events. Acts as a catalyst to the SM community & in the organization by sharing ideas.
**may consider candidates with less experience**
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc.) and at least 5 years related experience
Scrum certification strongly preferred
Knowledge/training equivalent to advanced/2nd level certifications from a reputable Lean-Agile organization a plus but not required (PSM II, ICAgile, Professional Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), ICAgile, Professional Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC))
Experience being on multiple Agile teams in a variety of different contexts
Experience working in a scaled agile framework preferred
Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives
Track record of continued and recent education in Lean-Agile including training, conferences, user groups, cohorts, self-study, etc.
Agile frameworks and coaching expertise including deep understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to teach Agile roles, practices, and principles to teams and stake holders
Proficiency in coaching, mentoring, and facilitating teams to high levels of agile maturity
Effective facilitation skills at the team level including decision-making, trust-building, competence in conflict management and having difficult conversations to address team challenges
Advanced understanding of Lean-agile metrics to support team improvement. Assessing team performance and providing actionable feedback to foster growth and efficiency
About Us
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
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Chief Agile Scrum Master - Executive Coach
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
As part of the Agile Enablement Office (AEO), the Senior Manager/Chief Scrum Master will have a leadership role in establishing, facilitating and continuously optimizing the agile processes needed so that value can be delivered through products and solutions to customers. Needs to be passionate about developing and mentoring a team of scrum masters so they can effectively coach the delivery teams. Advance our agile practice maturity by leading agility practices within the Distribution and Corporate Services domains. This will include facilitating the planning process, removing domain impediments and supporting the enterprise transformation roadmap. In addition, they will closely partner with product management and IT Leadership to mature delivery practices.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Directly manage a dynamic team of scrum masters and coach them in performing mature agile practices. Makes decisions regarding hiring, training and development. Conducts performance appraisal reviews and provides effective feedback to team members so they can improve their skills.
* Facilitate effective domain planning exercises (e.g. quarterly planning, monthly product synch, etc.). Strong partnership with product management and IT Leadership is critical to the success.
* Leverage and build on metrics framework to assist in coaching teams and domains to improve delivery and product management.
* Assist teams in effective use of JIRA and Aha to optimize delivery.
* Remove domain impediments that are escalated by teams or through self-identification.
* Spearhead enterprise transformation initiatives as identified by the AEO.
* Encourages and promotes strong engineering practices like unit testing, test-driven development, continuous integration and automated testing.
* Coaches, mentors, and advises technology, business, and management teams in applying Agile values, principles, frameworks, and approaches.
* Active participant in the Scrum Master Community of Practice.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* 8 - 12 years of experience in training, mentoring, and coaching teams in adopting and maintaining an Agile mindset, with experience in employing Scrum, Kanban, and modern engineering practices.
* Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master using scrum and kanban framework. Advanced certifications preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience.
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Ability to manage a globally distributed team of Scrum Masters.
* Experience designing and delivering presentations and training to diverse audiences, including senior management, clients and groups that may blend technical and non-technical participants.
* Strong understanding of systems development lifecycle.
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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
What we offer:
* Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
* Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
* Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
* Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
* Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
* Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at ************ or email talent_******************* for assistance.
MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.
Scrum Master Project Manager (CSM)
Scrum Master Job 10 miles from Lynn
Our 50-person Project Management Office team in Technology is looking for someone with the flexibility to work collaboratively and independently who can be persuasive and motivating and attentive to detail-while always keeping an eye on the big picture.
Responsibilities:
* Guiding the team on how to use agile/scrum practices and values while maintaining the firm's culture and spirit
* Facilitating scrum meetings, including the daily standup, sprint planning, and sprint retrospective
* Helping the team to self-organize and self-direct
* Removing impediments or guiding the team to do so by finding the right personnel
* Working closely with the business analyst and product owner to organize and prioritize backlog
* Supporting the team through a servant leadership style
* Providing scrum master services to multiple teams concurrently (usually about 2 teams)
* Providing traditional project management support for some projects that may not be done using agile/scrum
Qualifications:
* 2-3 years of experience as a scrum master
* Must be a Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
* Prior experience working in an environment transitioning from traditional project management (waterfall methodology) to an agile environment (scrum)
* Prior experience working with multiple scrum teams on a single project is a plus
* 2-5 years of project management experience a plus
* Experience working independently, as well as in a team-oriented collaborative environment
* Strong, clear communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Persuasive, adaptable, encouraging, and motivating
* An independent learner and self-starter
* An eye for detail but able to see the big picture
* A background in financial services is a plus