• Looking for an IT Scrum Master with 2-4 years of experience for this remote position.

• Candidates should have 2-4 years of related experience in IT Engineering and at least 1 year of experience as a Scrum Master.

• Any experience working in a healthcare environment is a plus, but not required.

• Ideal candidate would have experience working in an EDW / BI / Analytics environment.

As a Scrum Master, you will be a coach and facilitator for an IT Team. Your work will include coaching team members, capturing and reporting metrics, proactively eliminating barriers, and facilitating team delivery on sprint goals. You will work closely with your team and Product Manager/Owner and peer Scrum Masters to support Sprint and Release Planning, foster team self-awareness, encourage cross-training, decision-making and continuous improvements. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support a team. The team will work in a low volume of priority efforts and understand their impact to the bottom line shortly after implementation.

• Lead the scrum team in low complexity work streams. Coach the teams on how to use scrum and Agile practices and methodology.

• Influence and collaborate with others to drive continuous improvement.

• Advocate for transparency, inspection, and adaption.

• Lead daily scrums, refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews to ensure full team engagement. Manage interdependencies for your team..

• Partner with the Product Manager/Owners to support short and long-term release planning, and to keep work backlog healthy and prepared for execution.

• Conduct demand and capacity planning models with assistance.

• Track deliverables and maintain in partnership with Product Managers an IT forecasting roadmap.

• Oversee and manage scope, budget, timeline, quality, and deliverables that support business goals.

• Create a team environment that is open, non-judgmental, and trustworthy, while emphasizing problem solving.

• Protect scrum team from outside interference during a sprint.

• Remove impediments or guide team on how to remove impediments.

• Report on team progress each sprint through defined metrics.

• Partner with product manager/owner and business stakeholders to ensure scrum team focus is on highest business value.

• Act as liaison between clients and for your team, making sure that projects are successful and that teams are enabled to deliver with excellence.

• Participate in project estimation session with technical and business stakeholders.

  Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

2+ years’ related experience in IT engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in Agile software development as a scrum master.

Servant leadership approach.

Presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Knowledge of Agile principles and concepts.

Strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.

Experience in risk and change management.

Ability to work with teams not co-located.

Experience working with a software development team that diligently applied Scrum principles, practices, and theory.

Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Ability to lead team in brainstorming, root cause analysis, or similar problem-solving techniques to assist in resolving issues, crafting solutions, or defining process improvement.

Ability to coach on Scrum/Agile processes and give feedback to individuals and team.

Planning and organizing skills.

General Job Information

Title

Scrum Master - Remote

Grade

27

Work Experience - Required

IT

Work Experience - Preferred

Scrum/Agile

Education - Required

A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelor's

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

CSM - Certified Scrum Master - Enterprise

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:

$77,785

Salary Maximum:

$124,455

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive.

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