Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates within an Agile framework across a matrix environment and fully utilizing agile tools (e.g.: Rally, and Aha)
• Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, release planning, and other agile development related activities at the team level
• Guiding the global team(s) and the organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers
• Guiding the global team(s) on how to get the most out of self-organization. Raise level of agile maturity across the organization
• Create/Maintain relevant metrics to show management how teams are progressing, resource availability and utilization and capacity needs
• Track team velocity, health and sprint/release progress. Participates proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices
• Ensure teams are practicing core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
• Responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance
• Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team(s) and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
• Removing impediments or guiding the team(s) to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
• Supporting and educating the Product Owner(s), especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog
• Will work with Kanban teams

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Experience with leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Demonstrated solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
• SAFe ScrumMaster, CSPO or other Scrum certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading and developing teams in SAFe Framework for multiple PI Events
• Experience working with more than one team
• Experience with off-shore and otherwise distributed teams
• Software product development experience
• Experience as a team lead
• Configuration Management experience
• Background in Kanban and other Agile processes
• Working knowledge of Rally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, positive, energetic, confident, and ethical with a solid drive for results
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and knowledge transfer skills
• Capable of working individually and in a multidisciplinary team

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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