Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Req number:R2295

Employment type:Full time

Worksite flexibility:Onsite

Job SummaryWe are looking for highly motivated Scrum Master, energetic and highly energized individual. In this role, you will be the team cheerleader/coach driven to do whatever you can to help the team succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a Scrum Master for a long-term support engagement. This will be a full-time, onsite, and contract position.

What You'll Do

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

Effective facilitator and coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes

Knowledge of budgeting approaches and ability to apply policies and practices to support the planning and administering of a budget

Implements 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

Help to establish a culture of collaboration where teams are willing to try new ideas without fear of failure

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

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.

What You'll Need

Required:

First level Scrum Master certification (CSM)

Experience working in scaled agile environment

Experience helping the Product Manager/Owner manage their backlog effectively and maintain 3-sprints of dev ready features

At least 2 years of experience in software development delivery with at least 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

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