Scrum Master - Level 1 - Chicago/ Charlotte(Need only local candidates)-W2 -Visa independent candidates

Scrum Master - Level 1 - Chicago/ Charlotte(Need only local candidates)-W2 -Visa independent candidates 

Top 3 skills – Work with Multiple teams at a time, cross functionality, Kanban experience
Project person will be supporting – working with 2-3 teams, working with data integration teams

Work Location (in office, hybrid, remote) – Contractor will be working remote, however, the manager would like them to be in Cincinnati, Chicago, or Charlotte

Interview process and when will it start – 2-3 rounds of interviews, 1st round 30 min screening, 2nd round with Program Manager and Tech Lead, possible 3rd round if team is considering multiple candidates

Prescreening Details – custom questions, scores can carry over

When do you want this person to start – ASAP  

This HM previously opened and closed Job 13375, he did not review candidates and is open to previously submitted candidates.
 

Job Description

An experienced servant leader and coach for a cross-functional agile team operating in complex and cross functional work across the Security, Data and Networking domain areas related to transformation to the Cloud. The Scrum Master guides and facilitates a Scrum &/or Kanban team involved in a large fast-paced program implementing complex technology for business-oriented solutions, through effective application of the agile based SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) and associated ceremonies, ensuring the agreed upon agile practice is being followed. Removing impediments and fostering a high performing team with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in quality and timeliness delivery.

Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterprise
Experience in an agile environment in other roles; such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach
Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builder
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality types
Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organization
Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
Strong ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between PMO (Project Management office, business and technology teams and management)
Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity
Passionate about Scrum, Kanban, Lean Thinking, Lean Startup, eXtreme Programming, SAFe, LeSS, etc.
Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies
Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that support business goals
Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem solving
Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution
Prepare and present reports on the progress and success
Coordinates activities with other teams across the program
Partner with and support the Product Owner
Participate in the Scrum of Scrums and partner with other Scrum Masters
Coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
Organize and facilitate planning and coordination including release / Potentially Shippable Increments planning, iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review/demos, and retrospectives
Ensure teams are held accountable to agile SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) tenants and their internal working agreements including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices
Promote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility
Ensure the team is tracking and communicating team progress and metrics to the appropriate resources.
Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativity
Support and empower the team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition.
Empower the team to self-organize around achieving their commitments
Identify and remove any impediments/distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver against their commitments
Challenge and enable the team to continuously improve through intentional and data driven inspect and adapt cycles (retrospectives)
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