Job Description
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Mclean VA(Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Tax Terms: W2
Full job description
- A Scrum Master must have experience managing Agile/Information Technology related projects and must be well versed in software development life cycle and project management methodologies.
- Scrum Master will oversee scrum team for key highpriority project for the client.
- Must be able to identify and mitigate risks. We are looking for a Scrum Master with excellent communication skills who can work with key stakeholders/customers to support planning and delivery of technical IT development Agile projects.
- Scrum Master will help define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
- Scrum Master will assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members.
- Scrum Master will support managing customer expectations for project deliverables managing stakeholder communications and help to implement an effective system of project governance.
- Primary focus is making sure the teams are effective and focused on their work.
- Coaches the teams in their understanding of the delivery process the agile mindset and client values.
- Helps the team use their time wisely and avoid distractions.
- Serves business engagement by making sure team issues are escalated worked and resolved.
- Apply different techniques to facilitate meetings and workshops create a shared understanding with stakeholders and engage teammembers to produce product and portfolio roadmaps.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and product teams to decompose large epics into features and user stories that can be understood and approved by members of the development team.
- Document Acceptance Criteria in stories in a way that both development team and business stakeholders can understand and agree on the content.
- Function as direct manager for team members including setting goals day to day work and career growth.
Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
- 4 years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master or Business Analyst
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Computer Science MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients build consensus and achieve goals through influence
- Ability to help teams write user stories/epics identify dependencies and design optimal solutions
- Flexibility to work with teams individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
- Preferred CSM and/or SAFe certification
- Preferred experience in serving as a Scrum Master
- Experience working with Atlassian products such as JIRA Confluence
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