Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master Lead
Location: Vienna, VA
Hybrid: onsite 2-3 days a week
Pay Rate: Open to Both 1099 and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

We are looking for candidates with 10-15 years of project management experience and as a dedicated Scrum Master/Product Owner or Product Manager.

Description:
The Senior Scrum Master Lead 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. This role manages a continuous workflow of their team. They advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile and scrum practices. Lead the most complex, essential projects with minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment. Reserved for the most highly skilled practitioners with direct accountability for results. Individual contributor and mentor to more junior staff.

Responsibilities
Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe 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

Qualifications
At least 10-15 years of project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization leading agile projects as a Scrum Master/Product Owner or Product Manager.
Significant project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization
Proficient in software development and system administration
Significant experience in resource allocation and management
Extensive experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Significant experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment
Expert knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Agile principles

Desired - Experienced in Cloud Application (e.g., Azure, Data Bricks)
Desired - In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems
Desired - Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
PMP, CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification, SAFe and LeSS Certifications
Desired - CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification and PMP
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Desired - Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Additional Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
2. Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills
3. Experience with Scrum tools and techniques
4, Experience with budgeting and accounting operations
5. Experience in process improvement activities

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#M2
#LI-
#DI-CB2

Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.