Scrum Master: $76/hr
Apply Now! Job Code: 070124SMJob Description
One of Infonet's premier clients has an opening for a Scrum Master. (8458)
TERMS: Contract
SCOPE OF WORK
• Actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in their quest to consistently meet sprint goals
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority
• Guide the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and how to get the most out of self-organization
• Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome, sustainable and comfortable for the team
• Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right people help remove the blocker
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information
• Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog
• Coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes
• Implement the mission, vision and objectives of the IT governance function
• Accountable for coordinating cross-team dependencies and removing impediments (blockers) so teams can deliver products predictably.
• Problem solve through delivery challenges, lead prioritization discussions and help keep teams focused on delivering highest priorities.
• Help the Product Manager/Owner manage their backlog effectively and maintain 3-sprints of dev ready features
• Facilitate getting the work done and setting work and reporting standards for delivery teams
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame with an emphasis on problem solving
• Support Delivery Lead with all aspects of PI Planning including making sure teams are ready for planning, story mapping, identifying cross-team dependencies, facilitating planning activities, creating a program board, etc.
• Drive teams to deliver on commitments and lead through delivery challenges
• Facilitate ongoing team planning activities and cross-team scrum ceremonies
• Hire, train, coach and mentor a team of scrum masters
• Partner closely with other leads (Product, Engineering, QA and Architect) to stay aligned on priorities, team health and tracking to program goals
• Provide regular program updates to ensure team, stakeholders and leadership stays connected to what’s in progress, what’s coming up and any risks or blockers
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• At least 2 years of experience in software development delivery
• 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development
• Knowledge of budgeting approaches and ability to apply policies and practices to support the planning and administering of a budget
• Experience working in scaled agile environment
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
• None
** No 3rd party vendors ** Unable to sponsor H1-B visas **
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