Scrum Master

Job Overview
Validates the project scope, plans and schedules for moderately complex projects and programs; adheres to metrics for project success and begins to suggest appropriate metrics; provides input to and applies standards (e.g. delivery process, roles and responsibilities, operational norms, compliance)

Essential Functions
• Validates the project scope, plans and schedules for moderately complex projects and programs; adheres to metrics for project success and begins to suggest appropriate metrics; provides input to and applies standards (e.g. delivery process, roles and responsibilities, operational norms, compliance).
• Facilitates Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, Retrospectives and Daily Scrum (Stand Ups).
• Supports Product Owners in short and long term release planning and  maintaining a healthy Product Backlog.
• Maintains clarity and enforcement of “Definition of Done”.
• Identifies risks to program success and escalates to management as necessary.
• Manages project delivery process, scope, and costs of moderately complex  projects under broad supervision; drives completion of the project/program.
• Manages stakeholder relationships; develops and executes communication plan
Manages change by identifying impacts of the project, building awareness and support for change within the organization, and contributing to development of training
Evaluates project results against success metrics; recommends or implements changes to processes, resources and solutions that improve productivity and end product. Removes impediments for team members and shields them from external interference Consistently delivers established team reporting and guidance metrics.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
 Requires at least 7-8 years of total experience with 2 years of Scrum Master Experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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