Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Perfict Global is a leading IT consulting services provider focused on providing innovative and successful business workforce solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Our trained and experienced professionals constantly strive to bring together the best technologies available to manage client's complex business and technology, participate in implementation activities and collaborate in new ways to meet client needs. We provide excellent benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision ++ a fun company to work!!!

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Naperville, IL – (100% remote)

Duration: 6 - 12 months + (Contract with potential to hire)

We are looking for a Scrum Master with at least 5+ years of experience and Healthcare domain experience. An ideal candidate will also have recent claims processing experience.

TOP DESIRED SKILLS:

• At least 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Experience agile project teams that successfully implemented new technologies, work processes or process improvements
• Ideally coming from a healthcare/claims processing knowledge (Humana, Healthcare, Client, United Health, etc...)

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Scrum Master, you will apply Agile and Waterfall SDLC principles, techniques and best practices in the planning, organizing and implementation of projects in a dynamic multi-team environment. You will prepare and manage project documentation, deliverables, milestones, resource management and schedules. You will also partner with business and IT in a key revenue-generating area of the company to deliver high quality output to the product portfolio.

JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Scrum Master for the implementation of IT projects due to new, enhanced or integrated functionality as well as the introduction of new product offerings.
• Initiate, plan, coordinate, execute, control, and close project activities with multiple Agile teams.
• Define and verify scope, develop project plans and timetables, and create roles and responsibilities matrix.
• Develop work plans for each subproject/department and prepare summary for management review.
• Execute and maintain project plans; review, track, monitor and report on project status; identify, track and resolve issues by proposing viable solutions.
• Calculate, mitigate and monitor risk, creating contingency plans and advising management, as appropriate.
• Introduce and maintain SDLC best practices and process improvements.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with all departments, stakeholders and external customers involved with project.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in IT or Computer Science, or 4 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Scrum Master capacity preferably in a fast paced, rapidly changing business and technology environment
• Knowledge of broad range project methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFE
• Communication (oral, written and listening), project management, analytic, organization, interpersonal, prioritization, multi-tasking, initiating, communication, planning and technical skills
• Ability to use software and peripherals related to job responsibilities, including Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships throughout the organization
• Ability to facilitate teams and client relationships to satisfy needs and identify improvements
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects including continuous evaluation and re-ordering of priorities as business needs dictate
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers
• Ability to be flexible and creative in problem solving and identifying process improvements
• Ability to anticipate business needs and think with a business owner mind-set
• Ability to recognize and apply project management best practices to fit a variety of situations
• Ability to adhere to corporate work ethic standards

PREFERRED/ NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a Project Management Organization preferred
• Experience on Agile project teams that successfully implemented new technologies, work processes or process improvements preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Certification (or working towards it) preferred
• Knowledge of Healthcare industry and understanding all major workflows