Scrum Master - Contract To Hire

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Scrum Master for a contract to hire position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in McLean, VA.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Scrum Master who will facilitate Agile practices and ceremonies, remove team impediments, and guide the team to become self-organized and self-managed. This individual will also be responsible for training the team and ensuring adherence to project controls.
They will be managing 2-3 agile pods working closely with the product team.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the creation of a self-organized, self-managed team that can identify and deliver the work that can be completed in a time-boxed Iteration
• Train the team on the organization's Agile methodology, processes and controls
• Ensure the project team adheres to Agile Project controls
• Remove team impediments and facilitate Agile practices

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience
• Minimum of Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI-ACP)
• Five or more years of direct experience in one or more aspects of Information Technology (Software design/development, IT Architecture or other related IT areas)
• Two or more years of explicit experience as an Agile Scrum Master of an Agile delivery team, preferably in a variety of situations including large organizations
• Prior experience working as a Scrum Coach and have a solid understanding of software delivery practices
• Hands-on coaching experience, including ability to navigate team dynamics and personalities
• Strong product mindset with the ability to understand the product being supported and proactively identify and manage dependencies and risks

Desired skills:

• Experience with IBM's Disciplined Agile Delivery
• Effective facilitation skills
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly ambiguous, fast paced environment where priorities shift rapidly
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify win-win solutions
• Effective influence, collaboration and negotiation skills
• Hands-on Jira tool experience
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Pay range: $61.00 - $71.00 per Hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.