Sr. Technical Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hybrid M-Thrs onsite in San Diego, CA

 

Our client seeks a Sr. Technical Scrum Master for the Consumables Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group within Global Operations. This role leads Scrum teams that develop, debug, and enhance software-based solutions to manufacturing challenges in global consumable manufacturing areas. You will operate in a dynamic environment supporting new product development and sustaining operations, balance multiple priorities, and demonstrate leadership and agility through technical change.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $52.00 to $64.75/hr. w2

JN -062026-107492

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews and demos, and sprint retrospectives.
• Maintain and support Scrum team work in JIRA with administrator-level access to update templates, manage access, add and maintain release versions, components, and Scrum and Kanban boards.
• Guide teams on Agile and Scrum practices and values for customer benefit.
• Partner with Scrum Masters to define and standardize Scrum best practices for the organization.
• Add and maintain software project status reporting within project tracking tools such as Planisware and Smartsheets.
• Report to leadership on project status, timeline changes, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Work with development teams to identify areas of improvement.
• Create and drive action plans for development teams to improve ways of working within the Scrum framework.
• Provide training to Scrum team members on the Scrum framework.
• Support the Product Owner with refining and maintaining the product backlog.
• Identify and resolve or escalate project issues, facilitate tradeoff decisions, and remove obstacles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize development team efficiency and ensure quality in the end product.
• Ensure product development adheres to product development processes and design control standards.
• Define and optimize Scrum and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience Requirements:

• Preferred onsite presence in San Diego 3 days per week.
• Residence in the Pacific time zone.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• 3+ years as a Scrum Master on Agile software integration projects.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 3+ years working with Jira, Confluence, and project status reporting.
• Administrator-level experience with Jira projects and JQL queries.
• Project management experience.
• Track record of bringing software technology solutions or products to market.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships and achieve consensus across functions.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Business knowledge of drivers and considerations in manufacturing, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life science industries.
• Self-starter with problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills and a record of high performance and delivery.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills with attention to detail and ability to work at strategic and detailed levels.
• Experience with LIMS or MES preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on us.fitly.work , View phone number on us.fitly.work) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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