Agile Scrum Master - Hybrid/Remote

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Understands and establishes Agile processes, standards, best practices, metrics, and associated deliverables in order to implement standards and consistencies.
• Identifies areas and recommendations for Agile process improvement. Provide visibility and awareness of the Agile process and opportunities to engage in improving the process.
• Develop and maintain effective liaison relationships with IT Management and Business Customers on developing and implementation NMDP Agile processes.

Ability to:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Facilitation, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Strong communication skills: written, oral and presentation skills are required. 
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field. However, upon evaluation, equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for the degree.
• 2 years hands-on IT delivery experience (Agile and Waterfall). 
• 2 years’ experience working in an Agile environment.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. 
• Experience completing multiple Agile projects.
• Proven track record of building motivated, collaborative, and productive teams, including remote team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Additional qualifications that may make a person even more effective in the role, but are not required for consideration) 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is preferred.
• Experience using Agile methods (Kanban, XP, FDD, etc.) is preferred. 

DEI COMMITMENT: 

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at NMDP. We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

BENEFITS:
NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits. Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees. Please reference this link for more information: NMDP Benefit Information