Sr. Technical Scrum Master

Description

Hybrid M-Thrs onsite in San Diego, CA

Our client seeks a Sr. Technical Scrum Master for the Consumables Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group within Global Operations. This role leads Scrum teams that develop, debug, and enhance software‑based solutions to manufacturing challenges in global consumable manufacturing areas. You will operate in a dynamic environment supporting new product development and sustaining operations, balance multiple priorities, and demonstrate leadership and agility through technical change.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $52.00 to $64.75/hr. w2

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• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews and demos, and sprint retrospectives.
• Maintain and support Scrum team work in JIRA with administrator‑level access to update templates, manage access, add and maintain release versions, components, and Scrum and Kanban boards.
• Guide teams on Agile and Scrum practices and values for customer benefit.
• Partner with Scrum Masters to define and standardize Scrum best practices for the organization.
• Add and maintain software project status reporting within project tracking tools such as Planisware and Smartsheets.
• Report to leadership on project status, timeline changes, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Work with development teams to identify areas of improvement.
• Create and drive action plans for development teams to improve ways of working within the Scrum framework.
• Provide training to Scrum team members on the Scrum framework.
• Support the Product Owner with refining and maintaining the product backlog.
• Identify and resolve or escalated project issues, facilitate tradeoff decisions, and remove obstacles.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to optimize development team efficiency and ensure quality in the end product.
• Ensure product development adheres to product development processes and design control standards.
• Define and optimize Scrum and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Preferred onsite presence in San Diego 3 days per week.
• Residence in the Pacific time zone.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• 3+ years as a Scrum Master on Agile software integration projects.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 3+ years working with Jira, Confluence, and project status reporting.
• Administrator‑level experience with Jira projects and JQL queries.
• Project management experience.
• Track record of bringing software technology solutions or products to market.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships and achieve consensus across functions.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Business knowledge of drivers and considerations in manufacturing, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life science industries.
• Self‑starter with problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills and a record of high performance and delivery.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills with attention to detail and ability to work at strategic and detailed levels.
• Experience with LIMS or MES preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.