Scrum Master

steampunk•McLean, VA

21h•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As a Steampunk Scrum Master , you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team. Contributions A Scrum Master must have experience managing Agile/Information Technology related projects and must be well versed in software development life cycle and project management methodologies. Scrum Master will oversee scrum team for key high-priority project for the client. Scrum Master will partner closely with technical teams (e.g. AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams) to facilitate delivery of complex technical solutions, ensuring alignment across development, data science, and operations. Support the design and implementation of new technical environments and tools for scalable AI/ML solutions, lead technical discussions during sprint planning and backlog refinement, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve blockers and optimize delivery workflows in emerging technology environments. Must be able to identify and mitigate risks. We are looking for a Scrum Master with excellent communication skills who can work with key stakeholders/customers to support planning and delivery of technical IT development Agile projects. Scrum Master will help define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects. Scrum Master will assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members. Scrum Master will support managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help to implement an effective system of project governance. Primary focus is making sure the teams are effective and focused on their work. Coaches the teams in their understanding of the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values. Helps the team use their time wisely and avoid distractions. Makes sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved. Apply different techniques to facilitate meetings and workshops, create a shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team-members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps.

Requirements

Authorized to work for any U.S. employer
5+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master
Must have CSM and SAFe certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
Demonstrated experience working with AI and machine learning initiatives within Agile environments.
Ability to collaborate with technical teams in AI/ML, DevOps, or cloud-native environments, with working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices (DevSecOps).
Ability to help teams write technically detailed user stories/epics, identify dependencies across AI/ML and DevOps workflows, and design optimal solutions
Flexibility to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, bridging gaps between engineering teams and business priorities

Responsibilities

Oversee scrum team for key high-priority project for the client.
Partner closely with technical teams (e.g. AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams) to facilitate delivery of complex technical solutions, ensuring alignment across development, data science, and operations.
Support the design and implementation of new technical environments and tools for scalable AI/ML solutions
Lead technical discussions during sprint planning and backlog refinement
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve blockers and optimize delivery workflows in emerging technology environments.
Identify and mitigate risks.
Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value
Prepare and distribute progress reports
Manage risks and issues
Correct deviations from plans
Perform delivery planning for assigned projects
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work
Leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work
Mentor and develop team members
Support managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help to implement an effective system of project governance.
Coaches the teams in their understanding of the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values.
Helps the team use their time wisely and avoid distractions.
Makes sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved.
Apply different techniques to facilitate meetings and workshops, create a shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team-members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps.