Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Contract - Vienna, VA - $65.00 - $69.20/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Scrum Master in Vienna, VA.

Role Description

The Scrum Master works closely with the Product Owner to prioritize and lead delivery of the initiative's capabilities by removing impediments, facilitating team meetings and events, and fostering an environment for high performance. The Scrum Master manages a continuous workflow of their team. They advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile and scrum practices.
Participate on projects with increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Basic understanding of business, products and operating environment; Meet general problem-solving needs and leads project teams with moderate complexities and ambiguities. Career professional within field; skilled and proficient in discipline.

Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace Agile core values, adopt and apply agile principles and helps implement Agile practices
Support the team rules of Scrum, eliminate impediments and lead the team in efforts for relentless improvement and heightened efficiency
Ensure technology and service delivery roadmap support the solution strategy and are sustainable to meet the needs of the various solutions being delivered on that product
Facilitate the team's progress toward team goals, utilizing the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives as Iteration Goals
Ensure that goals, scope and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by team members
Collaborate with Product Owner, customers and developers to identify and clarify scope of problems/issues in terms of business/systems requirements and processes
Support the team's efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other delivery teams; represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of engagement opportunities and program effectiveness
Engage in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
Support software development teams in applying the Scrum framework
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

Basic functional and technical expertise in at least 1 analytics or business intelligence application or product
Significant project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization
Exposure with agile reporting tools such as Rally, Jira and Azure DevOps to manage and facilitate team goals
Working knowledge of software development and system administration
Experience in resource allocation and management
Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment
Working knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Agile principles
Proficient in database and presentation software skills
Proficient in research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification or PMP
In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Lean agile & SAFe practices (deep knowledge)
5-10 years experience
Basic functional and technical expertise in at least 1 analytics or business intelligence application or product
Technical acumen: familiar with cloud platforms and data integration
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Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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