Description
You will facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive delivery for large-scale enterprise or government IT projects.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Partner with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized product backlog.
- Track and communicate sprint metrics and performance indicators to stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve impediments and risks impacting delivery.
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with DHHS policies, standards, and state/federal regulations.
Required Skills
- Minimum 12 years of IT project delivery experience.
- At least 7 years of experience as a dedicated Scrum Master.
- Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe-SM, or equivalent) is required.
- Proven experience leading Agile teams on large-scale enterprise or government IT projects.
- Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work onsite 2 days per week in Lansing, MI.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience with DHHS, public health, or government agencies.
- Experience in healthcare systems, Medicaid, or human services programs.
- Advanced certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant, PMI-ACP, or CSP-SM.