Scrum Master

As Scrum Master, you play a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of Agile practices (with an emphasis on Scrum) within the organization. You will facilitate sprint planning, retrospective, and daily activities related to stand-ups and sprint burn down; as well as maintain relevant metrics that help the team see and understand their progress during a sprint.In this role you'll own and resolve identified impediments.You'll help build an environment where continuous deployment/ improvement of the development process is the focus and everyone's common goal is to deliver outstanding software as fast as possible to our customers.As ScrumMaster you're responsible for leading the continual Agile transformation and practices as well as promoting accountability and transparency across all levels of the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIES AND LEADERSHIP:Act as a change agent and as part of the team of Coaches leading and supporting teams and individuals in their Agile journeyMake decisions and independently drive any aspect of Agile rollout at a team and management levelProvide high-touch and hands-on team guidance, support, and coaching in close cooperation and collaboration across all roles and functions, to facilitate increasing maturity at a sustainable pace Actively build and contribute to the company's Agile Community and develop Communities of Practice, mentor Agile practitionersCreate training materials and provide training and coaching throughout the organizationSupport Agile teams in their development, playbook creation, and in establishing consistent best practices Collaborate with non-Agile team, educate and support them throughout transformationDefine relevant metrics that help the program see how they are doing Inspire all stakeholders at any level in their Agile transition.Develop, coach, and mentor team members to advance their skills and careerBuild trust with the business [IT or other Divisions] and throughout the organization Perform ongoing assessments of the teams' Scrum maturity to inform ongoing support decisions Advise on dependency management techniques between internal teams and third parties, release managers, or between Agile teamsQuickly establish collaborative partnership with key stakeholders and build trust to ensure leadership buy-in across both Business and IT - Become a strategic partner in organizational road mapping and structuring to drive increased ROI, greater adoption and higher transformation successFoster speed, innovation and encourage continuous improvementEDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience requiredCERTIFICATIONCSM/CSPO Certification or PMI-ACP preferredPay Range: $60-80/ HR W2The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.