RTE/Sr Scrum Master at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master/Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension, offering a hybrid work model based in Minneapolis, MN.

As a Scrum Master/Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating program events such as PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, the Scrum of Scrums, and Portfolio leadership meetings. You will also be expected to:
- Facilitate synchronization events, including ART sync and Solution Train sync
- Track and report the ART performance, identify dependencies, risks, and impediments
- Facilitate the Agile Release Train (ART), escalate impediments, manage risk, and help drive program-level continuous improvement
- Communicate the train's progress via weekly updates to management
- Facilitate team collaboration with Solution Architect and Test Lead to ensure high-quality technical delivery
- Participate in Portfolio and Program Management process improvement and standardization activities
- Interface with project stakeholders and consult with management on an ongoing basis

The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 4 years working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, DevOps) with a minimum of 2 years in a SAFe environment
- Direct experience working as an RTE or Program Manager
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience implementing SAFe or a similar Agile scaling framework
- SAFe certification: SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or SAFe Program Consultant
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
- Experience in change management and risk management
- Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools, and understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- Experience with Agile tools: ServiceNow Agile, JIRA, Confluence, AzureDevOps, or other similar ALM tools
- Financial and Insurance Product Industry Experience is a plus

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected group status.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $72 - $81 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.