Scrum Master- Contractor

Scrum Master

We are looking for a Lead Scrum Master to lead an associate Scrum Team and coach them on Scrum best practices and principles. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, as well as experience in leading and mentoring teams. 

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Facilitate Scrum events, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
• Lead and coach the team on Scrum practices and principles, such as self-organization, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Remove impediments to the team's progress, such as technical issues, organizational barriers, or interpersonal conflicts.
• Work with the team to plan, estimate, and budget projects, ensuring that the team has the resources it needs to be successful.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met.
• Track the team's progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team.
• Lead and mentor junior Scrum Masters.

 

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Experience with project planning and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Agile frameworks such as Kanban or XP.
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Waterfall
• Strong understanding of Agile development and Scrum principles.
• Self-Motivated, highly organized and can thrive within a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with teams that have varying levels of Agile maturity. 
• Experienced in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

 

Bonus Points: 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps

 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience