Scrum Lead

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery governance for assigned workstreams, including timeline, scope, and risks
• Track and report on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks
• Provide clear status communication to leadership and stakeholders through structured weekly and bi-weekly forums
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery blockers and cross-team dependencies
• Follow SDLC for all projects and drive improvements using Rally and GitHub metrics such as velocity, throughput, and defects
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager
• Proven experience in project planning, tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices
• Expert knowledge of Rally and GitHub project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams
• Fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts (e.g., AZ 900 or Google CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe certification

Benefits

• Life: Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you
• Emotional: Education, tools, and resources to help manage stress and build resilience
• Physical: Health plans and coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones
• Financial: Benefits to help you plan for the future, including retirement

About the Company

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. We connect people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.