Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group · 2 days ago

Scrum Master

Washington, DC

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate all scrum related meetings (stand-ups, program increment planning, sprint planning, sprint review, retrospectives, other reviews, demos, etc.)

Work with the team to develop project plans, roadmaps and manage backlog

Communicate team plans, report impediments for escalation, identify risks/concerns to relevant stakeholders to help resolve

Guide and coach the team on Agile/Scrum principles and practices

Help the team identify and remove impediments to progress

Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined and prioritized

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork

Track and report on project progress and team performance

Support the team in achieving high levels of performance and quality

Foster an environment of transparency, trust, and open communication

Qualification

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Scrum MasterAgile methodologiesCertified Scrum Master (CSM)Coaching skillsProduct backlog managementDaily standups facilitationSprint planningRetrospectives facilitationMentoring skillsIBM Rational Team Concert (RTC)Technical user stories

Required

Active clearance highly desired. Must be able to pass federal background check.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

5+ years proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within an Agile environment for federal or DoD project

Significant experience and demonstrable abilities working with agile development team as follows: Facilitating daily standups, Helping the Scrum Team maintain their product backlog, Setting up retrospectives, sprint reviews, and sprint planning sessions, Shielding the team from interruptions during the sprint

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks, particularly Scrum

Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Significant experience and demonstrable abilities working with product owner's SMEs and stakeholders as follows: Walking the product owner through technical user stories, Encouraging collaboration between the Scrum Team and product owner, Assisting the Scrum Team in estimating the effort required to complete the tasks agreed to for the Sprint