Scrum Master / Project Manager

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Minimum 5 years experience leading software development teams consisting of both onsite and offshore resources, with at least 2 years experience as a practicing Scrum Master
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of development concepts and SDLC methodologies
• Strong customer focus, excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work in rapidly changing environment
• Understanding of object-oriented development and software design patterns
• Experience in Agile / Scrum development methodologies and tools (Jira / Jenkins)
• Experience in eCommerce

• Understanding of multithreaded software design
• Experience with other Agile/Lean practices such as  XP or Kanban
• Experience in a developer contributor role
• Participation in Test Driven Development or Business Driven Development
• Practice of Continuous Integration or Continuous Delivery

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance and personal characteristics:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence effectively without direct authority, balancing between competing priorities while remaining flexible and creative.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work up, down and across organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen, operations and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes.
• Excellent executive presence and a track record of success working closely with the C-Suite.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BS or MS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline required

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credentials highly preferred