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Position: Scrum Master / Agile Specialist (Contract Remote)

We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the bio-pharmaceutical industry for a 12-month contract opportunity.

Note: Candidates must have prior experience in Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device, or Healthcare domains.

The Agile Specialist will work closely with the Senior Manager, Agile Practices and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address key technical challenges and drive Agile excellence across teams.

• Location: 100% Remote
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Work Schedule: Monday Friday
• Core Hours: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM (Pacific Time); flexibility outside core hours based on U.S. time zones
• Travel: Not required

• Strong proficiency in Jira
• Experience in technical project management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Background in the technology industry

• Lead and enhance continuous planning with visibility into rolling quarterly plans
• Manage engineering schedules, resource allocation, and milestone tracking
• Monitor project dependencies, deliverables, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Identify and remove impediments affecting team progress
• Facilitate communication across teams, departments, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and PMO teams to prioritize and manage backlogs
• Ensure availability of product requirements and UX designs for development teams
• Act as a liaison between development teams and external stakeholders
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Promote Agile best practices and drive continuous improvement
• Manage Jira and related tools for tracking and reporting
• Provide Agile metrics such as burndown charts and velocity tracking

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a high degree of adaptability
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and similar tools

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