Job Description
job title : Scrum Master
Location: Raleigh, NC
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite per Week
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure successful execution of projects using Scrum and Agile methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach teams on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
- Remove impediments and resolve blockers affecting team productivity.
- Partner with Product Owners to manage and prioritize product backlogs.
- Monitor sprint progress, velocity, burndown charts, and delivery metrics.
- Promote continuous improvement and team collaboration.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
- Ensure adherence to Agile processes and delivery standards.
- Provide regular updates on sprint progress and delivery status.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
- Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.
- Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint activities.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience managing dependencies, risks, and impediments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work with technical teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.
- Experience in enterprise IT or software development environments.
- Experience managing multiple Agile teams.
- Familiarity with SAFe or scaled Agile frameworks.
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