Scrum Master

SHI International•Somerset, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scrum Master at SHI International coaches Scrum teams to enhance their understanding and application of Agile principles, facilitating Scrum events to boost productivity and learning. This role involves collaborating with Product Owners to maintain the product backlog, mentoring development teams for self-organization, managing dependencies across teams, and assisting in Sprint commitments and risk management. The Scrum Master is accountable for tracking team progress and improving quality and outcomes.

Requirements

Ability to oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Intermediate
Experience in various project management frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum to effectively plan, execute, and close projects - Intermediate
Competence in utilizing tools like Atlassian and Azure to plan, track, and manage project progress and resources - Intermediate
The ability to effectively utilize applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to enhance productivity and perform various tasks efficiently - Intermediate
In-depth understanding of the structured practices and workflows involved in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and coding to testing and deployment - Intermediate
Completed Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant work experience required
2+ years of experience in a similar role
3-5 years of experience in a Scrum environment
3-5 years of experience with Agile methodologies
Advanced certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) required

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification such as the following preferred: Advance Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM II)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Responsibilities

Serve as a coach for Scrum teams, enhancing their understanding and application of Scrum concepts and principles.
Ensure teams effectively implement Agile values and principles to achieve Sprint goals.
Organize and facilitate Scrum events to maximize team productivity and learning.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain the product backlog, balancing short-term and long-term benefits.
Mentor development teams to become self-organized and efficient.
Manage dependencies and streamline processes across teams.
Assist teams in Sprint commitments, managing risks, and resolving impediments.
Track and communicate team progress related to capacity, velocity, and release planning.
Be accountable for improving team quality and outcomes.