Scrum Master / Program Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Scrum Master / Program Manager for a Contract with a client in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain mainframe applications by designing, coding, testing, and debugging solutions using COBOL, DB2, JCL, and related technologies. Rate Range: $53/Hour to $54/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Scrum Master / Program Manager Responsibilities include: Lead Agile delivery for AI initiatives by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing sprint execution, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, engineers, and data teams to define requirements, prioritize AI backlogs, and align delivery with business objectives. Drive program planning, roadmap execution, and governance while tracking risks, dependencies, issues, and key performance metrics. Coordinate AI proof-of-concepts, pilots, and production deployments to ensure successful adoption and business value realization. Manage executive communications, status reporting, and stakeholder engagement across onsite, offshore, and multi-vendor teams. Utilize Jira and Agile best practices to ensure the timely delivery of user stories, solution designs, and AI-enabled business outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. 6-8 years of experience in Agile project/program management, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master. Proven experience leading AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, or digital transformation initiatives within enterprise environments. Strong expertise in Scrum, Agile methodologies, Jira, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team coordination.

Pay Details: $53.00 to $54.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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