Overview:
As a Steampunk Scrum Master, you'll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team.
Responsibilities:
* 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 high-priority 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 team-members 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:
* Authorized to work for any U.S. employer
* 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
* 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master or Business Analyst
* Bachelor's 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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