Scrum Master 2

Allied Benefit Systems•Chicago, IL

15h•Remote

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY As a Scrum Master II you will be expected to coordinate cross-functional Agile development teams utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. Support self-organized teams to complete Scrum projects while removing blockers and facilitating daily stand-ups. Coordinate sprint reviews, retrospectives, grooming and planning. In addition, you will be expected to track progress, escalate appropriately, and maintain schedules. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions. Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices. Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items. Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes. Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements. Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing. Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team. Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials. Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience as a scrum master required
Certified scrum master
Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions.
Facilitating daily Scrums
Running Sprint planning meetings
Minuting feedback meetings or Sprint reviews
Running retrospectives
Administering the Scrum Board
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or Jira
Consulting internally
Analyzing burndown charts
Managing and eliminating roadblocks
Leadership and management experience.
Excellent people and project management skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Responsibilities

Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices.
Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.
Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements.
Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing.
Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team.
Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials.
Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.