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Scrum Master

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Sep 23, 2025
Title: Scrum Master Location: Newark, NJ Duration: 6 Months (Likely Extension) As a Scrum Master in the Chief Data Office, you will join a team of change agents who are responsible for coaching, teaching and guiding individuals, bringing to bear agile principles, practices and frameworks to solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services and experiences to delight our customers! You will partner with product owners, tech leads, designers, engineers and delivery professionals to improve data science, insights and other data related projects. You will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do. Key Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, backlog refinements, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Advocate for Agile values and principles to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality data solutions. Partner with product owners and technical leads to develop and maintain a prioritized, well-groomed product backlog. Collaborate with Team to define and refine features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution among team members. Assist team members in navigating roadblocks and mitigating interferences that may impede progress. Manage risks and resolve impediments effectively. Foster a collaborative and transparent team environment. Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Skills and Competencies: Strong understanding of Agile principles, ceremony facilitation, and continuous improvement techniques. Exceptional servant leadership and people management skills for guiding high-performing teams of data professionals. Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution abilities. Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira, Jira Align, and Miro. Qualifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification. Extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum techniques. Proven experience as a Scrum Master in delivering complex, high-value data solutions. Familiarity with Chief Data Office environments is preferred. Background in Financial Services or Insurance sectors is a plus.