Scrum Master III

$121,056 - $121,056/Yr

L.A. Care Health Plan - Los Angeles, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Los Angeles, CA
Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Scrum Master III plays a crucial role in the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at L.A. Care Health Plan, an independent public agency dedicated to providing health coverage to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. This position is responsible for facilitating Agile processes and ensuring that the project teams deliver high-quality technical solutions within an Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment. The Scrum Master III conducts daily scrum sessions, sprint planning, sprint grooming, product demonstrations, and retrospective reviews, ensuring that the team remains focused and aligned with sprint goals. In this role, the Scrum Master III is accountable for managing the team's workload and progress through effective use of Storyboards, providing accurate forecasts, and leading conflict resolution to drive the team forward. The Scrum Master must build strong relationships with both business stakeholders and technical staff, acting as a bridge between Agile teams and traditional Project Managers. This position also involves mentoring less experienced Scrum Masters and promoting Agile processes throughout the organization. The Scrum Master III is expected to deliver mission-critical large-scale projects, ensuring that milestones are met and deadlines are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. They will also be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, quality assurance, and validation of programming code and products, ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates daily scrum sessions, sprint planning, sprint grooming, product demonstrations, and retrospective reviews.
  • Creates project outlines and timelines, distributing responsibilities to team members.
  • Forecasts sprint activities, backlog planning, and coordinates with Project Managers.
  • Oversees design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products.
  • Ensures milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Resolves sprint issues and minimizes escalation to Enterprise Integration Services Leadership.
  • Builds excellent relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners.
  • Mentors less experienced Scrum Masters and supports the propagation of Agile processes in the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent education/experience).
  • Minimum of 6 years of Scrum Master experience in a multi-Scrum environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects using OCTANE or JIRA.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Project Manager.
  • Certification in Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional in Scrum Master (PSM) I or II.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior healthcare insurance payer experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a mixed Agile and traditional IT environment.
  • Experience working with SQL Server and ORACLE databases.
  • Experience leading teams in the development of services software.
  • Data Analytical skills, working with SQL Server and ORACLE databases.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Volunteer time off
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