Scrum Master

This is a 12 month contract opportunity and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

**MUST BE HYBRID IN Glen Allen, VA

**MUST BE W2; No Corp-to-Corp**

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 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

Team Facilitation and Performance Improvement:

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 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 methodology 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 delivered 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, particularly Scrum, with demonstrated ability to apply them effectively to drive delivery and team performance