Scrum Master

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

General Description 

  • We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate and support our agile development teams in delivering high-quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and will be responsible for guiding and coaching teams to maximize their potential and achieve their objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Act as a leader for one or more agile development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring their effectiveness and adherence to agile principles. 

  • Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices, helping them understand and embrace their roles and responsibilities within the Scrum framework. 

  • Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks. 

  • Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the vision and goals of the product. 

  • Track and report key agile metrics, such as sprint velocity, burndown charts, and team performance, to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement. 

  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, encouraging experimentation and innovation within the team. 

  • Act as a change agent within the organization, advocating for agile principles and practices and driving the adoption of agile methodologies. 

  • Facilitate Scrum Events: 

  • Conduct sprint planning meetings to define the sprint goal and select user stories for the sprint backlog. 

  • Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to keep the team aligned and focused on achieving the sprint goal. 

  • Organize sprint review meetings to demonstrate the completed work to stakeholders and gather feedback. 

  • Lead sprint retrospective meetings to reflect on the sprint and identify opportunities for improvement. 

  • Remove Impediments: 

  • Identify and remove impediments or obstacles that are hindering the team's progress. 

  • Work with stakeholders to address issues related to resources, dependencies, or external factors. 

  • Proactively anticipate potential impediments and take preventive actions to mitigate risks. 

  • Support Team Collaboration: 

  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment where team members feel empowered to contribute their best work. 

  • Encourage open communication and transparency within the team, promoting trust and accountability. 

  • Coach and Mentor the Team: 

  • Provide guidance and support to the team on Scrum practices, roles, and responsibilities. 

  • Help the team to understand and embrace agile principles and values, encouraging self-organization and continuous improvement. 

  • Offer constructive feedback and facilitate discussions to resolve conflicts and improve team dynamics. 

  • Facilitate Product Backlog Management: 

  • Collaborate with the Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and well-groomed. 

  • Assist the Product Owner in refining user stories, estimating effort, and defining acceptance criteria. 

  • Track and Monitor Progress: 

  • Monitor and track key agile metrics, such as sprint velocity, burndown charts, and team performance. 

  • Use metrics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and make data-driven decisions to improve the team's effectiveness. 

  • Continuous Improvement: 

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation. 

  • Facilitate retrospective meetings to reflect on the team's process and identify actionable improvements for the next sprint. 

  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: 

  • Act as a liaison between the team and stakeholders, facilitating communication and managing expectations. 

  • Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, share progress updates, and address any concerns or issues. 

  • By effectively fulfilling these roles and tasks, a Scrum Master can help empower their team to deliver high-quality products and services with speed, efficiency, and adaptability. 

  • Other duties as assigned 

Professional Qualities 

  • Detail-minded with excellent critical thinking ability 

  • Flexible, adaptable personality, open to change 

  • Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills 

  • Organized 

  • Professional demeanor 

  • Solid and practical understanding of technology, web-based applications and relational databases 

  • Strong PC skills (MS Excel, MS Access, SQL, Gmail, Google Apps, web-based programs, Visio and Salesforce.com experience strongly preferred) 

Preferred Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification preferred. 

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or agile coach, preferably in a software development environment. 

  • Strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum, and their application in real-world scenarios. 

  • Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

  • Proven track record of coaching and mentoring agile teams to improve their performance and deliver value to customers. 

  • Experience with agile tools and frameworks, such as Jira, Confluence, and Kanban, preferred. 

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement. 

Physical Requirements 

  • Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting up to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations. 

Additional Information 

  • Cleared Background Check Required 

Employment Information 

  • Position is available remote 

  • Benefits include health plan, dental, vision, paid time off 

  • Flex time 

  • 401k with up to 4% match 

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