IT Scrum Master

Job Description

The Scrum Masteris responsible for guiding 1 - 2 team(s) through the use of Agile / Scrum practices and values for the purpose of delivering quality software and solutions back to the organization. This person must build trusted relationships with the team and with their stakeholders (Product Owners , Project Managers , Business Analysts , etc) to ensure the needs of all team members are being met. Performs all prescribed scrum master duties including (but not limited to): removing impediments for the team , inspecting the team s performance through key team metrics and facilitating process improvement discussions to optimize the team s reliability , predictability and output. This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of software solutions by maintaining information radiators (metrics) and making them transparent to management , by keeping the team is focused on the right priorities , and ensuring the team is continuously improving. The unique skills required for effective performance in this job include project and release planning , stakeholder management , risk management , meeting facilitation , and an understanding of a variety of software delivery methods. Essential and Core Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities Ensures the team follows standard processes while identifying opportunities for improvement. Facilitates team in defining Working Agreements , Definition of Ready , Definition of Done and then ensures those agreements are upheld. Facilitates agile ceremonies: daily stand - up (scrum) meetings , retrospectives , demos , backlog grooming / refinement , backlog sizing , sprint planning. Understands and uses a variety of techniques to continuously optimize ceremonies and team participation and engagement. Helps identify and remove impediments , escalates impediments; recommends ways to resolve impediments , and influences leadership to take action on these recommendations. Helps team inspect and adapt process through retrospectives , data / metrics tracking and creating a safe , trusting environment with space to grow. Coaching them to higher levels of performance. Assists with internal and external communication , and improving transparency by creating visible information radiators (burn - downs , velocity chart , etc) , dashboards and demos. Facilitates getting the work done without coercion , assigning , or dictating the work directly facilitates discussion , decision making , and conflict resolution. Observes team interactions and uses emotional intelligence to discuss observations in a safe , trusting environment. Support project planning by participating in release roadmapping discussions. Supports during execution through understanding of priority and sequencing required to deliver efficiently. Guides team in commitment making and sprint completion. Holds team accountable for delivery commitments. Helps team identify when commitments are at risk , and helps team determine possible solutions to ensure commitments are met. Core Responsibilities Practices self - leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross - functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others , including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members. Conducts or oversees business - specific projects by ing expertise in subject area; partnering internally and externally to make effective decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or impediments as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities Qualifications Required Minimum Qualifications: List the education , certification , and work experience for an incumbent in the job. Enter the Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications as directed , and delete the areas not used. List the education , certification , work experience and skills required to minimally qualify an individual for the job. First level Scrum Master Certification (PSM I , CSM) 2 - 3 years of experience performing the Scrum Master for a software development team utilizing SDLC , or successful completion of accelerated college talent program 2 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization Bachelors Degree in Business Administration , Computer Science , MIS or related field and 4 years of IT or related business experience , including 3 years of experience providing project or team leadership 2 - 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban , TDD , etc.) and toolsets (Atlassian suite , etc.) Preferred Qualifications: List the education , certification , and work experience preferred for an incumbent in the job. CSP or PMI - ACP certification 1 or more certifications from the ICAgile Certified Expert Agile Coaching track 3 - 4 years of experience in software development team 2 years of corporate retail experience Knowledge of Agile Project Management fundamentals as defined by the Project Management Institute in the Project Management Body of Knowledge,

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