Title: Agile Coach/Scrum Master 2

Location: Remote (Preferred in EST or CST) M-F 8am-5pm EST

Types of position: Contract

Duration: 6-month contacts

Interview Process: zoom call TBD

Team: Works closely with a Process Optimization resource and a Change Management Lead

Job description:

Agile Coach

The Agile Coach will coordinate with Medicaid and Enterprise Partners to coach on flexible/agile mindset. The Agile Coach work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Supports the Medicaid National Operating Model Transformation with Agile coaching

Designs and Facilitates courses on: Defining Agile, Backlog management, prioritization of backlog, t-skills, and other agile best practices. Works closely with a Process Optimization resource and a Change Management Lead to guide the onboarding of cross-functional teams and agile cadences and processes.

This person will need to be flexible in the agile approach taken, not specific to one Agile framework, but instead can share best practices that will work in the varying environments.

Attends the cross-functional Medicaid Product meetings to observe and provide team coaching, and one on one coaching as needed.
Identifies additional agile training needed, creates plan and facilitates
Assists cross-functional teams with scrum master needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Experience with the SDLC
Excellent communication skills, Professional leadership competencies, and high level of emotional intelligence
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment or good familiarity with the Agile methodologies
Experience in working in multi-team environment
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Prior insurance operations background
Technical documentation abilities
Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum/Kanban development methodology
Working knowledge of Agile Project Management Tools
Scrum Master certification
Previous experience planning and managing large projects
Prior experience in the health solutions industry
Working experience with IT teams

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.