Scrum Master

At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.

Duties:

• Serve as a Scrum Master an Agile team, facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies, empowering them to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Monitor team performance and progress, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance team effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and other project stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Conduct regular retrospectives and reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement, driving the team's continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure that Agile principles and practices are consistently applied across the organization, promoting a culture of agility and innovation.
• Responsible for Release Management and deployment of stable releases, ensure the teams follow due diligence for release deployments.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities alongside Business stakeholders and Release Management teams.
• Collaborate closely with relevant parties to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitate discussions and gather necessary information to drive effective resolutions.
• High level of responsiveness to stakeholder inquiries and requests, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with hands-on experience leading Agile teams and implementing Agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience with Agile project management tools and software, such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of Agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of cultivating strong relationships with Business stakeholders.
• Responsible for Release Management and ensuring deployment of stable releases.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively communicate with stakeholders and promptly address their needs and concerns along with high level troubleshooting.
• High level of responsiveness to stakeholder inquiries and requests, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.