Agile Scrum Master - Plymouth, MN

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Overview
This is a highly visible role in need of a dynamic professional.  You will be responsible for the management and delivery of large and complex projects across various functional areas and/or organizations.  Expertise required in leading projects in an Agile framework with proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic DevOps environment.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a Scrum Master on business delivery projects around systems and data architecture
- Responsible for supporting 3 SRE teams, successfully guiding critical business initiatives centered on expanding services and improving member experience.
- The Scrum Master will be heavily involved in facilitating recurring stand-up meetings with the business and delivery teams, address questions from the business, and managing expectations
- Anticipate and act proactively to address potential issues
- Managing cross-functional interdependencies
- Gather and updating project materials, complete budgeting, forecasting, project documentation, and business flows
- Effectively communicate end-to-end details of the project to both the business and technical teams
- Obtaining maximum value from Information Technology project management services
- Act as an agent of change in developing and maturing Agile processes to optimize performance and value over time
 
 

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in Agile Methodology as Scrum Master (2-4 yrs. min)
- Worked on moving projects from Water fall to agile methodology
- 8+ years of IT Project Management experience
- 5+ years technical experience in one or more aspects of Information Systems
 
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of call (contact) centers development technologies
- Any of the Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, Safe Agilist, PMI-ACP)
- Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
- Knowledge on working with Rally or Jira as Agile project management tool.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Solid analytical, problem-solving and financial analysis skills
- Healthcare Industry experience
- C-level interface and presentation skills
 
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.