Scrum Master

KellyMitchell Group, Inc.
Job LocationUS
Job TagFull Time

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Scrum Master to join their team in Blue Ash, Ohio. This candidate guides and facilitates two teams involved in a large, fast-paced program implementing complex technology for business-oriented solutions through effective application of the agile based SDLC and associated ceremonies, ensuring the agreed upon agile practice is being followed.

Duties:

  • Guide, coach, and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity
  • Organize and lead scrum ceremonies
  • Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables that support business goals
  • Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments
  • Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution
  • Prepare and present reports on the progress and success
  • Coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
  • Promote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
  • Ensure the team is tracking and communicating team progress and metrics to the appropriate resources
  • Support and empower the team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
  • Identify and remove any impediments or distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver against their commitments
  • Challenge and enable the team to continuously improve through intentional and data driven inspect and adapt cycles

Desired Skills/Expertise:

  • Scrum master experience in a complex, large-scale enterprise
  • Experience in an agile environment in other roles such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach
  • Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organization
  • Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Strong ability to manage multiple agile teams 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

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