Scrum Master

Job Summary

Job Description:

Encourages the use of automated builds and continuous integration, thus improving project efficiency. These builds reduce the risk, time and effort associated with traditional processes and integration of large project modules. Facilitate the use of simple design and incremental development which evade poor project architecture. Through the use of practices like pair programming, the scrum masters help improve product quality without lengthening delivery times. These practices also help reduce testing time, enabling project team members and developers to make changes to the product. Able to excel in an ambiguous environment and be hungry and poised to drive change within the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Find methods to effectively manage the product backlog.
• Help communicate the owner’s wish list to the project team.
• Arrange and optimize product backlog.
• Organize scrum events as necessary.
• Lead and coach scrum adoption.
• Plan scrum implementation.
• Implement changes and steps to increase the team’s productivity.
• Collaborate with other scrum masters to improve the methodologies’ efficiency.
• Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
• Provide Management Reporting and Information dissemination
• Develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary
• Prioritize and organize the user stories into weekly sprints and conduct daily scrums to track progress
• Provide weekly status to the PMO and all relevant stakeholders

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum 5-7 Years Experience with Project Management and Agile Development Methodologies
• Minimum 5-7 Years Experience in SCRUM methodology
• Minimum 5-7 Years Expert in Functional Business Analysis
• Minimum 5-7 Years Experience in Planning sprint delivery.

Desired Skills: CSM certification

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Who May Apply: US Citizens or Green Card Holder or candidate with Valid H1B Visa

“Please Note: At least two References (name, email address, phone number) is must. At least one reference must be from within the last 24 months of work.”

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Engineering, Information Technology

Job Location: New York

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Scrum Master: 5 years