Sr IT Project Lead - Artech LLC
Newton, MA 02460
About the Job
Job Title: Sr IT Project Lead
Location: Newton Massachusetts 02460 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Job ID: 15581
Pay Range: $55-$60/hr. on W2
JOB DESCRIPTION
HM's Top 3:
Experience with Agile Methodologies: They should have a solid understanding and hands-on experience with Agile principles and practices. This includes familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other Agile frameworks.
Facilitation and Coaching Skills: They need to be an effective facilitator and coach. This involves leading Scrum ceremonies (like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives), resolving conflicts, and mentoring team members to ensure they are following Agile practices
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: They must be an excellent communicator, both in verbal and written forms. They need to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and other departments. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative team environment are key aspects of this role
Nice to Have -- Prior Medical device history
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
Years’ Experience Required: 4+ Years as a Scrum Master for software engineering teams or related project management experience
40 hours per week
Hybrid – Onsite 3-4 days a week
Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is looking for a Senior Scrum Master to join our R&D Organization to support our product development teams in the design and development of application software and firmware for cardiac electrophysiology capital systems.
As a Senior Scrum Master within the Cardiac Ablation Solutions software organization, you are accountable for working with your scrum team(s), product owners, and leaders to deliver capabilities that meet overall business objectives using Agile frameworks. This role is expected to guide scrum teams through the development of new product capabilities, features, and solutions that support business strategies and initiatives. This role will continuously develop and improve software development and execution.
A Day in the Life:
Serves one or more Scrum Teams
Coach members of the Scrum Team in adherence and benefits to role accountabilities
Promote collaboration and teamwork across scrum team members, encouraging cross-training and team support when necessary
Guide teams to be able to make connections to the team’s behaviors and both the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum Framework.
Facilitate Scrum Events as needed or requested. Understand effective facilitation and be able to demonstrate different facilitation techniques.
Understand and demonstrate versatility in coaching and communicating with Scrum Team members based on unique behavioral styles.
Ensure the Scrum Team is setting commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done).
Ensure the Scrum Team is striving toward Self-Management.
Ensure the effectiveness of all Scrum Events and Artifacts.
Coach both the Product Owner (PO) and Product Development Managers (PDMs) to ensure good product backlog management is happening and the product backlog is aligned to backlog priority.
Protect the developers from distractions that keep them from achieving the sprint goal.
Ensure that the right information is radiated to those that need it.
Understand when the situation calls for facilitation, teaching, modeling, mentoring, and coaching. Use the appropriate technique for each unique situation.
Demonstrate servant leadership.
Understand and Identify Impediments to the team's success, and facilitate their removal
Understand and facilitate the creation of Working Agreements
Stay abreast of and incorporate new Scrum Guide changes.
Help the team to self-organize/self-manage
Promote collaboration and teamwork across scrum team members; encourage cross-training
Train/educate others on Agile frameworks
Analyze modifications to frameworks or process decisions with the Agile Manifesto to guide others.
Use multiple facilitation and coaching techniques.
Facilitate larger organizational events like communities of practice, lean coffee, etc.
Facilitate root cause analysis sessions as needed.
Apply conflict resolution techniques.
Evaluate and coach improvement in team performance.
Qualifications - External
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
4+ Years as a Scrum Master for software engineering teams or related project management experience
Nice to Have:
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
Second level Scrum Master certification (A-CSM, PSM II)
Scaling experience and/or knowledge of multiple scaling frameworks
Knowledge and/or experience applying different Agile frameworks (Kanban, eXtreme Programming, etc)
Regulated industry experience
Experience with product software/firmware integrated with electromechanical systems
Familiarity with tools like Azure Dev Ops, JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams or similar
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience building strong relationships with Scrum Teams, Product Owners, external stakeholders, and leadership
Experience with strategic communication outside of teams to stakeholders and leaders
Knowledge of multiple facilitation and coaching techniques
Prior Coaching and Facilitation experience
Experience giving and receiving value added feedback
Experience or interest working in distributed, global teams
Experience or interest in teaching and coaching team members
Understand Systems Thinking
Experience applying conflict resolution techniques
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Leads one or more project teams engaged in global initiatives across functional and regional organizations. Develops and manages all facets of the project(s) from intake through implementation and closure. Accountable for the successful implementation of the outcomes derived through the change through effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management and quality management. Ensures the project adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards. Responsible for effectively managing the constraints of project management: Scope, Cost, Schedule. Provides technical and analytical guidance and recommendations to leadership governance bodies. Keeps current on advances and best practices in project management methodologies.
Specialist Career Stream: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).
Differentiating Factors Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. May manage projects / processes.
Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision making.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Thank You
Yadav Anoop
Associate Recruiter
Location: Newton Massachusetts 02460 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Job ID: 15581
Pay Range: $55-$60/hr. on W2
JOB DESCRIPTION
HM's Top 3:
Experience with Agile Methodologies: They should have a solid understanding and hands-on experience with Agile principles and practices. This includes familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other Agile frameworks.
Facilitation and Coaching Skills: They need to be an effective facilitator and coach. This involves leading Scrum ceremonies (like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives), resolving conflicts, and mentoring team members to ensure they are following Agile practices
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: They must be an excellent communicator, both in verbal and written forms. They need to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and other departments. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative team environment are key aspects of this role
Nice to Have -- Prior Medical device history
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
Years’ Experience Required: 4+ Years as a Scrum Master for software engineering teams or related project management experience
40 hours per week
Hybrid – Onsite 3-4 days a week
Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is looking for a Senior Scrum Master to join our R&D Organization to support our product development teams in the design and development of application software and firmware for cardiac electrophysiology capital systems.
As a Senior Scrum Master within the Cardiac Ablation Solutions software organization, you are accountable for working with your scrum team(s), product owners, and leaders to deliver capabilities that meet overall business objectives using Agile frameworks. This role is expected to guide scrum teams through the development of new product capabilities, features, and solutions that support business strategies and initiatives. This role will continuously develop and improve software development and execution.
A Day in the Life:
Serves one or more Scrum Teams
Coach members of the Scrum Team in adherence and benefits to role accountabilities
Promote collaboration and teamwork across scrum team members, encouraging cross-training and team support when necessary
Guide teams to be able to make connections to the team’s behaviors and both the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum Framework.
Facilitate Scrum Events as needed or requested. Understand effective facilitation and be able to demonstrate different facilitation techniques.
Understand and demonstrate versatility in coaching and communicating with Scrum Team members based on unique behavioral styles.
Ensure the Scrum Team is setting commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done).
Ensure the Scrum Team is striving toward Self-Management.
Ensure the effectiveness of all Scrum Events and Artifacts.
Coach both the Product Owner (PO) and Product Development Managers (PDMs) to ensure good product backlog management is happening and the product backlog is aligned to backlog priority.
Protect the developers from distractions that keep them from achieving the sprint goal.
Ensure that the right information is radiated to those that need it.
Understand when the situation calls for facilitation, teaching, modeling, mentoring, and coaching. Use the appropriate technique for each unique situation.
Demonstrate servant leadership.
Understand and Identify Impediments to the team's success, and facilitate their removal
Understand and facilitate the creation of Working Agreements
Stay abreast of and incorporate new Scrum Guide changes.
Help the team to self-organize/self-manage
Promote collaboration and teamwork across scrum team members; encourage cross-training
Train/educate others on Agile frameworks
Analyze modifications to frameworks or process decisions with the Agile Manifesto to guide others.
Use multiple facilitation and coaching techniques.
Facilitate larger organizational events like communities of practice, lean coffee, etc.
Facilitate root cause analysis sessions as needed.
Apply conflict resolution techniques.
Evaluate and coach improvement in team performance.
Qualifications - External
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
4+ Years as a Scrum Master for software engineering teams or related project management experience
Nice to Have:
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
Second level Scrum Master certification (A-CSM, PSM II)
Scaling experience and/or knowledge of multiple scaling frameworks
Knowledge and/or experience applying different Agile frameworks (Kanban, eXtreme Programming, etc)
Regulated industry experience
Experience with product software/firmware integrated with electromechanical systems
Familiarity with tools like Azure Dev Ops, JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams or similar
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience building strong relationships with Scrum Teams, Product Owners, external stakeholders, and leadership
Experience with strategic communication outside of teams to stakeholders and leaders
Knowledge of multiple facilitation and coaching techniques
Prior Coaching and Facilitation experience
Experience giving and receiving value added feedback
Experience or interest working in distributed, global teams
Experience or interest in teaching and coaching team members
Understand Systems Thinking
Experience applying conflict resolution techniques
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Leads one or more project teams engaged in global initiatives across functional and regional organizations. Develops and manages all facets of the project(s) from intake through implementation and closure. Accountable for the successful implementation of the outcomes derived through the change through effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management and quality management. Ensures the project adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards. Responsible for effectively managing the constraints of project management: Scope, Cost, Schedule. Provides technical and analytical guidance and recommendations to leadership governance bodies. Keeps current on advances and best practices in project management methodologies.
Specialist Career Stream: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).
Differentiating Factors Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. May manage projects / processes.
Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision making.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Thank You
Yadav Anoop
Associate Recruiter
Source : Artech LLC