Scrum Master (ONSITE, IN)

The Scrum Master facilitates and champions the Agile software development process by coaching and mentoring development teams, identifying and eliminating impediments, and promoting the use of Agile principles. The Scrum Master ensures smooth operation of Agile processes and activities and is responsible for leading applicable ceremonies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Support (70%)

• Organize and facilitate Agile activities and ceremonies
• Effectively manage user story estimation and forecasting
• Coach team on established standards to minimize operational and reputational risk
• Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress
• Utilize team feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity and work with team to continuously improve
• Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-management, promoting healthy interactions both within the team and stakeholders
• Support the team using Agile planning and development tools (e.g. JIRA)

Stakeholder Communication and Partnership (20%)

• Ensure all meetings are positive, productive, stay on topic and are kept within the timebox
• Collaborate closely with product owner to manage the backlog
• Champion and facilitate adoption of Agile principles
• Communicate with leaders to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks
• Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions

Teamwork and Learning (10%)

• Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes
• Actively participate in learning opportunities such as communities of practice or conferences to improve skills and better support the team
• Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 3 - 5 years of Agile experience
• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Agile Certification

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We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.

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