Sr. Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Hybrid (On-Site 3 Days/Week)
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead and foster Agile practices within multiple complex teams. This role requires someone with a strong command of Agile and Scrum methodologies-someone who understands "the art" of Scrum, knows when to push back, and can effectively balance communication with a "tough but fair" approach. The ideal candidate will facilitate a team-first mentality, ensuring Scrum fundamentals are implemented effectively to drive efficiency and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a Scrum Master for multiple complex teams, ensuring Agile principles are effectively practiced.
Foster a team mentality by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving Agile best practices.
Act as a trusted coach, knowing when to push back and when to guide teams toward optimal performance.
Drive vertical slicing and ensure work is effectively broken down into manageable increments.
Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across Agile teams.
Work closely with stakeholders to remove blockers and ensure alignment with business goals.
Must-Have Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Scrum Master within an Agile environment.
Experience working with complex, multiple teams and balancing competing priorities.
Strong communication skills-able to navigate difficult conversations with a "tough but fair" approach.
Expertise in Scrum/Agile frameworks with a focus on practical application.
Experience driving vertical slicing and other key Agile practices.
Ability to foster a team-first mentality and create an environment for success.
Investment/asset management domain knowledge is a plus.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
Experience with PI Planning and scaling Agile practices.
Background working in a mature organization with established Agile frameworks.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit ******************* to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Chief Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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.
Technical Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 27 miles from Millbury
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Department: Performance Excellence
Department Location: Littleton, MA
Reports to: Director, Project Manager Office
Career Stream: Individual Contributor
Classification: Hybrid
Compensation: The base pay of the budgeted range is $95,000-120,000 annually. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.
FUNCTION:
The Technical Project Manager drives success by facilitating delivery of IT projects aligned to strategic goals. Technical Project Manager applies Information Technology knowledge and experience to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for complex projects within the Information Technology department. This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects ensuring that they are delivered according to deadlines and within budget. This includes working closely with the project stakeholders to ensure the following: project objectives and team roles are understood; business requirements are fulfilled within approved scope, schedule, and budget; and project benefits are identified and tracked by appropriate business partners to measure value realization. The Technical Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning and Execution:
Participate in review of project business cases, helping to ensure project objectives, metrics, resource requirements, and risks are clearly outlined and aligned with our strategy.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
Deploy change management assessments, tools and plans to enable successful stakeholder adoption of IT projects.
Stakeholder Management:
Develop, monitor, and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives by managing expectations and fostering positive relationships between IT and the business.
Consult with business partners throughout the credit union on project initiation planning, clarifying PMO and IT methodology and concepts
Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide progress updates, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
Manage stakeholder expectations by ensuring project objectives and team roles are understood and business requirements are fulfilled within the approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Resource Management:
Allocate project resources appropriately and efficiently to ensure project success.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Quality Control and Risk Management:
Oversee quality control throughout the project's life cycle.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Communication and Reporting:
Organize and lead project status and working meetings, ensuring regular communication with stakeholders.
Report and escalate issues to management as needed, and create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Project Management: May lead projects such as
VMWare to Cloud Migration: Plan and execute the migration of VMWare environments to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
Network Segmentation: Oversee the implementation of network segmentation projects to enhance security and performance.
Zero Trust: Manage the deployment of zero trust security models, ensuring all access requests are authenticated and authorized.
M365: Lead the implementation and optimization of Microsoft 365 services, including migration, configuration, and user training.
Knowledge Management: Develop and maintain knowledge management systems to ensure critical information is accessible and up-to-date
Other Duties:
Adhere to all WCU policies and procedures, which include security compliance and following guidelines intended to limit risk exposure to fraud and losses.
Participates in department and/or organizational projects as directed.
Performs other tasks or functions as required, requested, necessary or prudent from time to time.
Maintains confidentiality of all member and credit union information and data.
Regularly demonstrates behaviors as defined by the credit union's Fundamentals, which are part of the Workers Way culture program.
Education:
B.S. in Business Management, Information Systems or related field required
PMP strongly preferred; Certified Scrum Master is a plus
Prosci or other change management certification is a plus
Experience:
4+ years experience in managing IT projects, including software development, cloud migration, network segmentation infrastructure, and system integration projects;
Experience using both a waterfall and Agile/Scrum project management models is a plus
Experience working in the banking or credit union space strongly preferred
Knowledge/skills/abilities/ Competencies:
5+ years proven experience in managing project teams through planning and execution of cross-functional projects; agile/scrum experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of PMBOK concepts desired; familiarity with Agile Manifesto & Scrum Guide a plus.
Exceptional verbal/written communication & meeting facilitation skills.
Demonstrated skills in building trust, cohesion & shared purpose, as well as managing conflict within large cross-functional teams .
Exceptional organization and time management skills.
Proven success with managing team conflict and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to read communication styles of team members, vendors, and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Proven ability to manage and motivate hybrid teams virtually across multiple job sites.
Strong familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365 Office & remote productivity technology.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier/scanner, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is a largely sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel to other work locations as required.
About Workers Credit Union: Since 1914, Workers Credit Union has existed to
Improve the Daily Lives of our Members
. We deliver on our core purpose by partnering with our members to help them make their best financial choices and improve their financial wellness. We call this The Workers Way and this is at the center of everything we do. Through our specialized financial counseling, we are pioneering a new member experience through high-touch service and convenient technology. We have grown to over 2.6 Billion in assets and serve over 120,000 members. We are one of the top performing credit unions in Massachusetts with big plans for the future!
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
15+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
11+ paid holidays
401(k) that includes a Safe Harbor Match of up to 4%.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Individualized learning and development programs
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Oliver Wyman- IT Program Manager - Boston (Financial Systems/ERPs Implementation Experience)
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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 Program Manager
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
NOTE: Please apply through LinkedIn or email your resume to ***************************
Analog Photonics is a fast-growing silicon photonic technology startup known for making the world's best optical phased arrays. We use our proprietary silicon photonic platform to serve the automotive LiDAR and data communications markets with innovative, chip-scale solutions.
Join our team if you are:
Interested in working in a fast-growing early-stage startup
Enthusiastic about working on disruptive silicon photonics technology
A team player being able to work in a dynamic environment
Job Description
We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Technical Program Manager to oversee a wide variety of hardware projects. You will work with customers, vendors, and in-house personnel for each project to maximize resources and efficiency. You will set milestone and deadline dates, delegate tasks, keep projects on schedule, and communicate with stakeholders. If you are ready to steer high-level projects to success, we are excited to have you on our team.
Job requirements:
5+ years experience in Program Management of microelectronics or photonics product, system, or solution development.
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize projects and tasks - for self and others.
Motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team including systems, electrical, photonics and CMOS engineers
Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and dependable
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Methodical and process-oriented individual.
Proven track record of working under critical deadlines and milestones.
Strong cross functional collaboration skills and an ability to influence.
Preferably a background in semiconductor industry or complex hardware system development.
The ideal candidate will have experiences in several of these areas:
Responsible for successful delivery of company projects with a clear plan to deliver on schedule and optimize cost to stay within budget.
Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned engineers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new projects that help efficiently grow our business.
Work directly with team members to monitor the execution of kicked-off projects, keeping company leaders informed of status changes, and finding creative mitigation options at the project level.
Effectively communicate project status, tradeoffs, risks, and changes to stakeholders
Understand and utilize internal project management tools and processes related to development and release through various project phases. Be comfortable creating new processes as needed.
Partner with existing project teams and business leaders to accelerate project delivery.
Mediate and influence technical discussions and key business trade off decisions.
Improve and optimize cross-organizational role, processes, and interlocks across the engineering teams and other internal functions.
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
Additional Considerations
Candidate must be able to commute to Boston Seaport district to work onsite.
AP does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Technical Program Manager
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
Our clients are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager in the robotics industry to join their dynamic team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing hardware development programs and a passion for driving innovation in the robotics field.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex hardware development programs from concept to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to define program scope, requirements, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking progress and addressing any issues that may arise.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring program goals are achieved within established timelines and constraints.
Communicate program status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or questions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating feedback and lessons learned to enhance future programs.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies throughout the program lifecycle.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Proven experience managing hardware development programs in the robotics industry.
Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Gantt charts).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing requirements.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Information Technology Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 33 miles from Millbury
IT Project Manager
💵Salary: $100,000 - $150,000
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact with IT?
Do you have experience managing IT projects and connecting technical experts with executive stakeholders?
Do you want to work in a leading private equity-backed MSP?
We are seeking an IT Project Manager with a background in MSP environments and exceptional communication and organizational skills. You will be joining a supportive and people-driven work environment where growth and development are highly valued, in a top PE-backed that is extremely well-regarded for their impact and rapid acceleration in the space.
You will divide your time between managing projects across the IT team, optimizing business process, and implementing strategic initiatives as a leading voice of the technical team on the client-facing side.
What will the role look like?
⭐ You'll take ownership over building out the PMO, ensuring a continuation along the organization's rapid growth trajectory.
⭐ You'll act as the main line of communication between technical IT experts and non-technical stakeholders in the company.
What do you need?
Mastery of a variety of PM tools and MSP environments.
The ability to communicate technical projects effectively and organize an IT team's roadmap and timeline.
Previous experience being hands-on IT technologies ranging across Microsoft servers, Active Directory, Azure, and Office365.
What's in it for you?
A comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to see the impact of your own work implementing and owning a company's IT solutions.
The chance to join a growing team in a leading MSP that places an emphasis on its people and culture.
Don't miss out on this incredible career opportunity! Apply now to become part of a dynamic team, or send an up-to-date resume to the details below.
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Technical Program Manager
Scrum Master Job 41 miles from Millbury
Technical Program Manager for a small, well-established developer of Infrared Cameras/Modules
This is an onsite hands-on leadership position, responsible for the oversight of critical concurrent customer-funded projects assigned by the company President.
You are an engineer who has designed and/or developed infrared (or electro-optical) systems earlier in your career, with strong customer-facing, communication and organizational skills.
PM Responsibilities: Provide leadership of assigned, customer-funded programs
Identify program & technical requirements (as per proposal, SoW & technical specs)
Efficiently lead teams to fulfill all requirements in consideration of company interests
Define work breakdown structures; produce & update schedules
Assemble the team & develop strong working relations with in-house technical leads
Understands contracts, T&Cs, FAR & DFAR clauses
Lead or participate in regularly scheduled TIMs
Identify risks and changes to the programs and properly coordinate
On selected projects, support engineering design task(s) using Solidworks & FEA
Customer Management
Develop strong customer relationships with long-term view for follow-on projects
Pursue new business opportunities
Travel to customer sites as needed
Develop appropriate in/external reports
Participate in or prepare bids/proposals
Requirements:
Has managed concurrent programs, primarily with DoD end users.
Understands the dynamics & culture of a small high-tech firm serving demanding clients
Knows mechanical design, optical alignment processes, integration & test processes
Experience executing customer proposals and capturing new business
Excellent analytical, decision-making & problem-solving skills. Attention to detail.
Prior experience with instruments on satellites for space-based missions a plus.
Education/Experience:
BS (MS Preferred) in ME/EE/IE (MBA a plus)
PMP Certification or other formal training
10+ years of work with sensor-based products in a DoD environment
Strong track record to work with customers and resolve technical needs.
This is a unique opportunity to be the de factor #2 Technical Leader to the company President. Compensation includes quarterly & year-end bonuses, and an equity stake worth 10% or a year's salary for each of the first two years, and 7% for each subsequent year.
Software-oriented candidates - please refrain from applying to this position.
Candidates requiring visa assistance or expensive relocations won't be considered at this time.
Please forward your CV and a short letter indicating your credentials for this position to
Neil Rauch, President
Hire Power Associates
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Project Manager - Drug Development
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 37 miles from Millbury
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.
Principal Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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 IV
Scrum Master Job 31 miles from Millbury
Job Details Providence, RI Full Time $124,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary 1st Shift Information TechnologyDescription
Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?
At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It's why we've earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.
The Scrum Master IV plays a critical role within Agile teams, acting as a seasoned servant-leader who ensures that multiple teams adhere to Scrum principles and Agile practices. This role involves not only facilitating effective team collaboration and removing obstacles to progress but also mentoring less experienced Scrum Masters and driving strategic improvements across the organization. The Scrum Master IV fosters an environment of continuous learning and improvement, championing Agile values and practices at all levels. Additionally, the Scrum Master IV serves as a change agent, helping to manage and implement organizational changes that enhance team performance and overall project outcomes.
What you will do:
Organize and lead all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives for multiple teams. Ensure these meetings are productive and produce positive team and partner interactions and outcomes. Mentor other Scrum Masters in effective facilitation techniques.
Proactively identify and address impediments that may hinder the teams' progress. Work with external stakeholders to remove blockers and facilitate the teams' progress. Escalate systemic impediments to senior management and work towards long-term solutions.
Coach team members on Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Guide the teams towards self-organization and cross-functionality. Help the teams and the organization to understand and enact Scrum and empirical product development. Advocate for Agile principles, values, and practices across the organization to foster a broader understanding and support for Agile methodologies. Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners.
Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to Agile values and principles. Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability within the teams. Act as a servant-leader, prioritizing the needs of the teams and helping them to succeed. Provide leadership and direction to Scrum Masters and Agile coaches within the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and progress. Facilitate discussions and negotiations between the teams and stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong working relationships.
Provide Agile coaching to team members and stakeholders to enhance their understanding and application of Agile practices. Support the development of Agile skills and mindsets across the organization. Conduct Agile training sessions and workshops as needed. Drive organizational-wide Agile coaching initiatives. Advocate for Agile practices within the teams and across the organization. Participate in and contribute to the Agile community of practice. Represent the organization in Agile forums and communities.
Assist the Product Owners with managing the product backlog and planning releases. Ensure that the teams understand the goals, scope, and product domain. Facilitate communication between the Product Owners and the development teams. Provide strategic guidance to Product Owners on Agile best practices.
Track and report on teams' progress and performance using Agile metrics. Use data to identify areas for improvement and support the teams in implementing changes. Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on team performance metrics.
Support the teams and organization in managing changes effectively. Facilitate smooth transitions during organizational or project changes. Help the teams adapt to new processes, tools, or changes in the business environment. Lead change management efforts and drive organizational change initiatives.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering required
Master's Degree Business Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering preferred
Experience
6-8 years Experience working in a Scrum Master role or similar capacity within an Agile environment required
Proven track record of facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams. required
Demonstrated success in coaching teams and individuals on Agile practices, leading to increased team performance and delivery of high-quality products. required
Experience in removing impediments and collaborating with external stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress. required
Background in software development, IT project management, or related field is preferred, providing a solid foundation for understanding the technical aspects of the teams' work. required
Experience with Agile transformations and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Scrum Master Certification (either CSM, A-CSM, SMC, ASMC, PSM) Required
Agile Coaching Certification (RAC, ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF) or equivalent Preferred
Change Management Certification (CMP from Prosci ADKAR) Preferred
AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran's status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.
ScrumMaster
Scrum Master Job 25 miles from Millbury
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.
3 Scrum Masters Excellent Environment
Scrum Master Job 26 miles from Millbury
Do you have several years of experience as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) under your belt? Does your project management experience run the gamut from traditional waterfall methodology to an Agile environment? Our 50-person Project Management Office team in Technology is looking for someone with the flexibility to work collaboratively and independently and who can be persuasive, motivating, and attentive to detail-while always keeping an eye on the big picture. Our ScrumMaster will be working with multiple teams simultaneously, so a can-do attitude and the ability to handle several projects at once are essential qualities.
As a ScrumMaster, your responsibilities would include:
* Guiding the team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values while maintaining the firm's culture and spirit
* Facilitating Scrum meetings
* Supporting the team through a servant leadership style
* Helping the team identify impediments and working with the team and any external resources to remove them
* Facilitating communication with other teams as needed to address any cross-team dependencies
* Monitoring progress against the firm's operational metrics
* Working with the product owner to establish and review team-specific metrics designed to improve team performance (in addition to Commonwealth operational metrics)
* Gaining a high-level understanding of the application(s) to the extent useful in serving other ScrumMaster responsibilities
* Participating with the product owner and business analyst in discussions around strategic planning, including vision, goals, and road map
* Ensuring that the team has the resources (i.e., people and tools) needed to be successful
* Organizing Agile/Scrum training workshops as needed
* Attending the weekly ScrumMaster "Scrum of Scrums" to report on team activities
* Providing traditional project management support for projects as needed
The ideal candidate for this position would also meet the following requirements:
* 3-5 years of experience as a ScrumMaster; ScrumMaster certification (CSM) is a must
* A strong desire to help the team succeed and do what is necessary to make it happen
* Ability to work on multiple Scrum teams concurrently (usually no more than two)
* 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
While not required, experience with the following would be a plus:
* Experience working with multiple Scrum teams on a single project
* 2-5 years of project management experience
* A background in financial services
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Chief Agile Scrum Master - Executive Coach
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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!
Principal Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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.
Engineering Scrum Master
Scrum Master Job 36 miles from Millbury
**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.
Scrum Master II
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
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
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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.
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Senior Agile Project Manager
Scrum Master Job 39 miles from Millbury
Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
With an eye toward the future, New Balance is highly invested in ensuring we continually operate on the cutting edge of the industry. The role of Agile Project Manager (Scrum) will be vital to this objective and, thereby, the overall growth of our business. Your role will serve one to three scrum teams of 5-8 resources each, all working with an Agile approach to deliver value across internal IT platforms to internal business customers. You will foster an environment of teamwork and empowerment, utilizing your technical understanding and interpersonal skills to unleash the full potential of your teams.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Partners to manage all aspects from requirements definition to post-implementation support, using industry standards and best practices
* Oversee existing Agile processes and coaches the team to mature their delivery
* Lead daily scrum ceremonies among teams
* Govern 2-week sprint schedule, planning, and commitment processes
* Coordinate internal resources and work with third party vendors
* Monitor and report progress of the project to IT management, proactively identifying any project risks or issues and escalating them when appropriate
* Prepare and publish a status report in intervals throughout the lifecycle of a project
* Resolve implementation issues to achieve a successful go-live, and resolve post go-live issues to ensure a successful stabilization phase
* Guide project teams to find solutions that are effective and meet business needs
* Develop expertise on industry trends and the IT ecosystem to improve project management policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
* B.S. in a relevant technical field
* 5+ years' experience, including 3 years' experience as a scrum master in IT or similar field
* Understanding of agile principles and scrum methodology
* Understanding of/hands-on experience with software development life cycle
* Exposure to one or more relevant domain areas such as product, merchandising, retail, marketing, or supply chain preferred
* Demonstrated influence without authority
* Ability to concurrently manage multiple projects with various moving parts
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.