Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead

Job#: 3028736

Job Description:

Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead Job

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Product Owner to support backlog refinement and ensure user stories are sprint-ready, with clear acceptance criteria and technical feasibility

Define and maintain process policies and optimize workflow efficiency

Establish and maintain sprint-level metrics dashboards to help the team self-monitor throughput, cycle time, and blockers

Actively promote Scrum within the organization, working with other SMs/Agile Delivery Leads to increase effectiveness/ adoption of Scrum

Actively manage risks and external dependencies, drawing in team members as appropriate

Escalate material risks and delivery-impacting blockers using agreed communication channels to ensure visibility and resolution at the right level

Create and maintain the appropriate channels for open communication within the team (e.g., tracker boards, JIRA) to create a trusting and safe team environment

Facilitate team level events that drive value through collective decision-making, goal setting, planning and conflict resolution within the team

Ensure team awareness of Value Stream/ART goals and align sprint planning and ceremonies to those broader objectives

Coach and mentor team members to adopt Agile mindsets, embrace continuous improvement, and collaborate effectively across roles

Competencies:

Leadership:

Strong leadership skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, and problem-solving skills

Ability to drive and motivate the team towards achieving project goals and meeting delivery targets

Strong problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and ensure smooth progress

Business Acumen:

Experience delivering projects using Scrum/Kanban methodologies in the role of delivery manager

Understanding of the Product's business objectives and the ability to align the team's efforts with those objectives

Ability to identify delivery risks related to team capacity and escalate resourcing needs or constraints to team leadership or service managers

Technical Acumen:

Experience delivering technical projects, with experience in software development and/or project management

Knowledge of software development process (e.g., XP, Kanban, Scrum, etc.)

Knowledge and/or experience with: User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Paired Programming, Automated Testing

Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team

Solid understanding of the Product team's technical requirements and dependencies

Proficient in Agile methodologies with demonstrated ability to apply them effectively to drive delivery and team performance

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.