Sr. Specialist, Technical Project Manager - Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Technology Senior Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. At our company, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions for the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will facilitate agile processes, coach teams, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes within the IT Risk Management and Security organization. Responsibilities Facilitate all agile events, ensuring they are positive, productive, and time-boxed while fostering an agile spirit and practice. Coach and mentor team members to foster continuous improvement. Help teams identify and remove impediments, promote self-organization and accountability. Develop strong working relationships across functional areas and with all levels and geographic regions. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Managers, and other stakeholders to align on goals and priorities, and present status updates to senior officials. Track and report team performance metrics, using data to drive improvements and inform stakeholders. Mediate conflicts within teams and between teams and stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative environment. Identify potential risks and facilitate discussions to develop mitigation strategies. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile framework practitioner within an Information Technology environment. Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams and delivering complex IT initiatives. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and Kanban. Proficiency with Agile project management tools, including TargetProcess, JIRA, and Confluence. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills to drive continuous improvement across teams. Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach to decision making. Financial acumen to support forecasting and track vendor invoices and purchase orders in partnership with leadership. Ability to travel up to 15% if needed. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience serving in a Project Manager role. Experience functioning as a Scrum Master within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. Relevant certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A‑CSM), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families; retirement benefits such as a 401(k); paid holidays; vacation; and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at Salary Range $117,000.00 – $184,200.00 (annual base). Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual bonus and, where applicable, long‑term incentives. Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are a federal contractor and comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck