Job#: 3029377 Job Description: Scrum Master II (Logistics)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Onsite 2-3 days a week in Dunwoody area)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mid level Scrum Master to serve as a servant leader and coach for our Agile teams. This role facilitates team learning and growth, driving the development of a Lean/Agile operating model. The ideal candidate will work with teams to continuously improve productivity, predictability, and transparency while providing guidance through Agile ceremonies, release planning, and impediment removal. This position fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring team members are fully engaged and collaborate effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Scrum Master for an assigned Agile team within a specified product or feature area.
- Coach team members on adherence to Lean/Agile methodology.
- Consult with the product owner/manager on Lean/Agile benefits, including improved project control, risk reduction, and enhanced delivery.
- Escalate and track complex cross-team issues and impediments to management for resolution.
- Facilitate preparation and readiness for cross-team feature alignment and planning events.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams through all technology and process development steps.
- Provide input to development managers on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
- Ensure the team utilizes appropriate tools and quality processes, such as pair programming and automated test coverage.
- Collect, interpret, and communicate metrics regarding team performance to identify challenges and suggest resolutions.
- Drive team productivity improvements and communicate the outcome of initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience in a related field.
- This is a mid-level role. We are strictly looking for someone with just a few years of experience.
Skills:- Foundational skills in analytical thinking, effective presentations, and managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in project administration and management.
- Foundational skills in building partnerships, driving innovation, and focusing on execution.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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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.
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