Position: Mid-Level Scrum Master
Location: Reston, VA
Duration: 12+ Months
Position Description
As a Scrum Master, you will be a critical member of the core delivery team
empowered to help build high performing teams, build shippable product, and be
responsible for leading Agile transformation at a program / portfolio level.
Key Traits
? Expert Scrum Master with ability to manage multiple and concurrent work
streams from end to end.
? Candidate must be hands-on with tools used in Agile project management.
? Relationship Savvy – Must be able to negotiate / work with clients, business
partners and enthuse the team and get stuff done. In essence, must excel in
stakeholder management.
? Must possess ability and knowledge of DEV OPS tools and one who have
responsibility for driving Agile maturity models.
Your future duties and responsibilities
? Work within the core delivery team empowered / tasked with design,
development, modification, and implementation of computer applications, and
building high performing delivery teams.
? Serve as an Agile Expert who is responsible and drives the team to deliver
releases.
? Engage stakeholders, contributors and technical resources to get stuff done.
? Contribute and drive team to Agile Maturity goals and DEV OPS goals.
? Manage multiple / concurrent work streams end-to-end. Utilize project
coordination expertise and tools such as Rally, JIRA and MS-Project to support
upstream and downstream teams throughout SDLC.
? Facilitate the discussions of complex, high value IT delivery projects that
require the coordination of development work or technology work on multiple
platforms to achieve desired functionality.
? Communicate committed stories for the upcoming sprint to backlog owners and
stakeholders.
? Represent the team daily at the Scrum of Scrum (S2) meeting to report
impediments for escalation.
? Facilitate scrum ceremonies for the team (Daily Stand-up, Planning,
Retrospective, Grooming & Review / Demo).
? Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost effective manner.
? Track and produce key metrics (eg, burndown, burnup, cumulative flow,
velocity, etc.)
? Act as a conduit to other teams and LOBs with which the team is interacting.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
– Minimum Experience 6-8 years of IT experience.
– 5+ years of experience leading Agile Scrum teams / serving as a Scrum Master
in an Enterprise environment.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
? Agile experience / knowledge of key agile techniques including SAFe, Kanban,
Lean, XP, and Scrum
? Prior SAFe experience is a must have
? Strong negotiation and influencing skills
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
Desired
Preferred MBA or Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related
technical field
Certifications
Scrum Master Certified
Reference : Mid-Level Scrum Master jobs
Source: http://jobrealtime.com/jobs/technology/mid-level-scrum-master_i5716
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