Title: Technical Program Manager/Scrum Lead Location: Bristol, CT or New York, NY Duration: 24 month contract Rate Range: $77-$88/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Qualified candidates please send Resumes directly to Jenna Hinkle at jhinkle inspyrsolutions.com. Description: This is a contractor position will be supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications. Basic Qualifications: -Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish. Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery. Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate. -Facilitator – must be able to: Facilitate team ceremonies Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome -Ensure group participation Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected Accountable for delivering 'quality' solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - 'on-time' & within budget. Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction. Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical senior management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks. Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives. Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information. Ability to influence key decision-makers / stakeholders towards new business processes and technical solutions Basic Qualifications 5 years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain 5 years of experience managing formal application software development projects Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a media technology environment Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain Project management certifications Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits Competitive pay 401(k) retirement plan and much more About INSPYR Solutions Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities