Scrum Master Project Management

ALHASSAN BANGURA

PMP, SASM, SSM

Jessup MD *****************@*****.*** 301-***-****

Experienced Project Management and Scrum Master with over 7+ years of expertise in managing large-scale projects using both Waterfall and Scrum methodologies. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, including IT, Agile, and QA, to deliver projects on time and within budget. Skilled in applying project management best practices, technical knowledge, and business acumen to drive successful project outcomes. Strong ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects while managing resources and mitigating risks. Effective communicator and team leader with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Skilled at finding solutions to complex problems as they arise to ensure construction progresses with minimal impact to schedule and budget.

Agile Methodology Mastery: Possess a deep understanding of Agile principles, values, and methodologies, and the ability to tailor and apply them effectively to different team and organizational contexts.

Project Planning: Ability to create and execute project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.

Resource Management: Experience in managing project resources, including budgets, materials, and personnel.

Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project timelines and budgets.

Effective Communication: Exhibit excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and convey complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve project goals.

Metrics and Data-Driven Insights: Skilled in using metrics for team progress, improvement, and informed decisions.

Continuous Improvement: Committed to driving improvement through retrospectives and innovation for optimized efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Proficient in aligning goals and delivering value that meets business needs.

Transformational Leadership

Risk Management

Tools: JIRA, Microsoft Project

Resource Management

Quality Management

Sprint Planning

Decision-making

Team Empowerment

Coaching and Mentoring

Product Owner Collaboration

Backlog Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Reporting and Documentation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe)

Software Development LifeCycle (SDLC)

Data Visualization: PowerBI, Eazy BI, DevOps, Test Automation practices, Jenkins

Project Tools: Atlassian suite (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket), Rally, Azure DevOps (ADO)

Jira and Agile Tools

Scaled Agile (SAFe)

Collaboration Tools: Miro, SharePoint, Aha, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Symphony, Slack, Skype Agile Practitioner II Emphasis Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager Nov 2022 - Current UNITED HEALTH GROUP, OPTUM (REMOTE), TN

Establish objectives and manage IT Agile team members in the execution of concurrent projects while adhering to best practices. Liaise with business managers to exceed project objectives. Mitigate risks and exploit opportunities. Other responsibilities include:

Spearhead 50+ Agile Ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.

PROFILE SUMMARY

CORE COMPETENCIES

SKILLS HIGHLIGH

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Coach 4 teams to develop project charters, identifying key resource needs and complexities before project initiation.

Coach 20+ teams to higher levels of maturity, improving processes and adherence to the Scrum framework.

Identify 10+ complex impediments and assist 5+ teams in overcoming obstacles to deliver on sprint commitments.

Interface with 3 product owners to manage product backlog and sprint activities.

Ensure 100% readiness of user stories, including ordering, definition, and readiness for team work.

Provide guidance on Agile principles and facilitation skills, ensuring teams work with an Agile mindset and utilize Scrum practices. Project Manager/SAFe Scrum Master Nov 2021- Nov 2022 IMO TECH SOLUTIONS Lanham, MD

Successfully led and collaborated with team members, third parties, IT, and QA to consistently complete complex, concurrent projects on time and under budget.

Led implementation of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline, reducing integration issues by 25% and accelerating software updates.

Facilitated various team and program-level meetings, including Daily Stand-up, Iteration Planning, and Scrum of Scrums.

Oversaw project plans, timelines, and task assignments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery.

Implemented robust change management processes, effectively managing project scope and cost adjustments.

Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, ensuring uninterrupted project progress.

Ensured adherence to agile principles across all development teams, enhancing collaboration and accountability.

Managed communication and progress tracking for 20+ projects, effectively coordinating with 12 stakeholders and management.

Improved backlog management, increasing clarity and alignment with business objectives by 30%.

Acted as key liaison among 24+ project stakeholders, streamlining tasks and enhancing transparency with Jira Software's Kanban.

Optimized content flow between developers through automated workflow pipelines, enhancing efficiency. JR. Scrum Master Jul 2017 – Mar 2021

THE WORLD BANK (REMOTE)

Monitored and tracked progress, prepared status reports, resolved issues, and coordinated tasks, and activities directed toward completing the project goals. Closely worked with product owners to ensure understanding of user stories and keeping the backlog groomed. Facilitated and participated in Sprint planning, design, and estimation.

Collaborated with Scrum Master and Agile teams to plan and execute Agile ceremonies, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

Managed cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, testers, and product owners, to ensure effective collaboration and communication.

Conducted backlog refinement sessions to define, estimate, and prioritize user stories based on business value.

Tracked team progress using tools like JIRA, Trello, or similar, ensuring work was completed within agreed timelines and scope.

Assisted the Scrum Master in resolving impediments and roadblocks, promoting a culture of continuous improvement by proactively addressing challenges.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Scrum Alliance

Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI

Certified SAFE Program Consultant (SPC 6.0) Scaled Agile Framework

Certified SAFE Scrum Master (SSM) Scaled Agile Framework

Certified Advanced Safe Scrum Master (SASM) Scaled Agile Framework EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Information Technology - Institute of Public Administration and Management Freetown, Sierra Leone REFERENCES

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