
Scrum Master
- McLean, VA
- $100,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A Scrum Master must have experience managing Agile/Information Technology related projects and must be well versed in software development life cycle and project management methodologies.
- Scrum Master will oversee scrum team for key high-priority project for the client.
- Must be able to identify and mitigate risks. We are looking for a Scrum Master with excellent communication skills who can work with key stakeholders/customers to support planning and delivery of technical IT development Agile projects.
- Scrum Master will help define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
- Scrum Master will assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members.
- Scrum Master will support managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help to implement an effective system of project governance.
- Primary focus is making sure the teams are effective and focused on their work.
- Coaches the teams in their understanding of the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values.
- Helps the team use their time wisely and avoid distractions.
- Serves business engagement by making sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved.
- Apply different techniques to facilitate meetings and workshops, create a shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team-members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and product teams to decompose large epics into features and user stories that can be understood and approved by members of the development team.
- Document Acceptance Criteria in stories in a way that both development team and business stakeholders can understand and agree on the content.
- Function as direct manager for team members including setting goals, day to day work, and career growth.
- Authorized to work for any U.S. employer
- 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
- 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master or Business Analyst
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
- Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
- Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
- Preferred CSM, and/or SAFe certification
- Preferred experience in serving as a Scrum Master
- Experience working with Atlassian products such as JIRA, Confluence