Scrum Master coordinates a cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. Assumes a servant leadership role to support a self-organized team to complete Scrum projects. Being a Scrum Master identifies and removes impediments to progress. Facilitates sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives. Additionally, Scrum Master identifies and manages the backlog. Supports, coaches and mentors team members. Tracks daily sprint progress and maintain schedules. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Typically reports to a director. The Scrum Master occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Scrum Master typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Scrum Master
Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Key Tasks:
· Act as a servant-leader for 2-3 Agile teams, supporting their self-organization, decision-making, and problem-solving processes to maximize productivity and efficiency, and enable them to deliver high-quality products through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
· Facilitate the agile process, remove impediments, and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
· Organize and facilitate team Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Team Syncs and Team Retrospectives.
· Collaborate with the ART during PI Planning, Coach Sync, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and other relevant ceremonies to ensure alignment and collaboration across teams.
· Coach teams on SAFe principles, practices, and mindset to enhance their understanding and adoption of Agile practices.
· Identify and remove impediments/blockers that hinder the progress of Agile teams, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of sprint and program increments.
· Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team health metrics to provide visibility into team performance and identify areas for improvement.
· Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within and across Agile teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Required Skills:
Proven experience:
· 3 Years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably in a SAFe environment.
· 3 Years of experience in a Federal contracting environment, preferably supporting CMS Medicare or Medicaid Programs
· Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and principles, with practical experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
· Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
· Experience with Jira and Confluence.
· Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Agile teams towards high performance.
· Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.
Desired Skills:
Proven experience with:
· Supporting client stakeholders with varying levels of Agile experience
· Proficient in MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel
Education/Certifications:
· Computer Science degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related major
Desired (pluses):
· SAFe Scrum Master certification
Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
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