Sr. Scrum Master- Team Coach

Job#: 3018988

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Sr. Scrum Master/Team Coach with a premier client in Cincinnati, Ohio! This Scrum Master will be supporting a brand new team currently working in an Agile environment for the 1st time. Looking for a patient and flexible Scrum Master who is committed to a disciplined Agile approach and has coached teams new to Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• 5-6 years minimum of solid Scrum Master experience,
• knowledge of Scaled Agile practices & SAFe certification, and
• coaching experience at a team level to successfully push groups to follow more of the traditional Scrum ceremonies.

Strong preference for candidates with a background supporting data and analytics teams. 5+ years of experience in a global, enterprise environment managing multiple scrum teams for large scale programs is also strongly preferred.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage scrum teams and guide them on continuous improvements
• Gain business and high-level technical understanding of team's work (i.e product) along with internal/external dependencies
• Assist the product owner with keeping the backlog groomed
• Communicate directly to team members, preferably face-to-face, to button up any items related to scrum board or scrum process
• Track stories and keep stories on track - ensure that stories are properly decomposed into manageable tasks, impediments are voiced timely, team members are not taking abnormal time (given the story points) for any given story
• Schedule and run all scrum-related meetings and ceremonies efficiently
• Manage the scrum board; make sure everything is up to date and hold team members responsible for keeping it updated
• Verify to ensure that story details (tasks, hours, etc.) is there and updated for each story
• Send out follow-ups, create (or ask someone to create) missing stories for work being performed, make sure everything discussed is being tracked on the board and in the backlog
• Help remove impediments by tracking them closely and ensuring that someone is actively working on it

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Desired experience as an IT Project Manager
• SAFe certification
• Desired experience working in a Software Development team, as a Developer, or QE, or BA, or Architect
• Experienced with common Agile practices (Scrum and Kanban) and different software development processes involving large scale projects
• Experienced with agile tools and Azure DevOps (ADO) project tracking software
• Must be able to garner respect from his/her team and be willing to get hands dirty to get the job done
• Assertive - Must be able to ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to, must be able to be a voice of reason and authority, make the tough calls
• Situationally Aware - Must be the first to notice differences and issues as they arise and elevate them to management
• Enthusiastic and passionate about Agile methodologies and continuously raising team's performance and effectiveness

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.