Scrum Master

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My client, a major financial institution, is seeking to add an Agile Scrum Master to their team. This is a hybrid position focused on supporting DevOps and/or TDD teams. Selected candidate must have experience with SAFe methodology. At this time only local candidates will be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility

Understand of how to build high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and approve

Understand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organization

Critical and creative problem solving skills

Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment

Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success

Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and team

Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management

Working knowledge of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)

Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob programming, etc.)

Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment

Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile

Ability to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams), where possible

When needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities

Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center

Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad

Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive

Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad

Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

5+ years of fulltime business experience

3+ years of Scrum experience

Strong oral and written communication

Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.

Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts

Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator

Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential

Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams

Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace

Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement

Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience

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