Agile Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Agile Scrum Master " for an opportunity in US - Chicago, IL

Position Title: Agile Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, IL- 60661

Job Posting Expected Start Date: 10/28/2024

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension

Job Type: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr on W2

Job Description

Details:
Agile Scrum master (Program Management) role supporting NextGen Platforms built around Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Impala, HBase, Docker-Container, Pod man, OpenShift / Kubernetes, Ansible and many more). He / She is involved in the full life cycle of an application and part of an agile development process. They require the ability to interact, develop, engineer, and communicate collaboratively at the highest technical levels with clients, development teams, vendors and other partners. The following section is intended to serve as a general guideline for each relative dimension of project complexity, responsibility and education/experience within this role.

* Works on complex, major or highly visible tasks in support of multiple projects that require multiple areas of expertise.
* Team member will be expected to provide subject matter expertise in managing complex programs / project milestones but also assist team with BAU/Ad-hoc operational activities.
* He / She will be responsible for managing platform book of work using agile methodologies (JIRAs, sprints, team meetings). The work includes overseeing projects / tasks that involve upgrades, bug fixes, deployments, metrics / monitoring / platform automations and assisting in maintaining a list of action items coming out of critical user engagement forums like Platform Stability, Business and Book of Work reviews.
* Serves as a liaison between client partners and vendors in coordination with other team members.
* Seasoned Scrum master (PM) to manage complex suite of projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Experience delivering large projects with significant impact to multiple lines of business, that may have cross-functional or inter-departmental implications.
* Able to achieve results quickly in a fast-paced organization; thrives in a high intensity environment with multiple and competing priorities.
* Ability to communicate clearly and navigate at all levels in the organization.
* Executive reporting and presentation skills.
* Highly organized with critical thinking abilities at both the strategic and tactical levels.
* Familiarity with various project management tools.
* Proficient in JIRA, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
* Experience working on Big Data Technologies like Cloudera, Hadoop, Impala, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Docker-Container, Openshift, Kubernetes.
* PMP and other Product Management certifications.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228626 when responding to this ad.