Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) Duration: W2 Only Contract Experience: 8+ Years

Job Description

Scrum Practices

Proficient with common Agile practices

Proven ability in building effective partnership with diverse groups in multiple locations/environments

Aptitude for learning and using technology for both teaching and action research

Able to garner respect throughout the organization at all levels

Thought Leader - Challenge status quo and grow every day. Able to build trust and earn respect at all levels within the company

Communicative and facilitative - Able to communicate well with all levels of the organization from Scrum team members to executives. Able to lead and demonstrate value-add principles to a team in a collaborative way and influence employees at all levels

Assertive - Ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to, be a voice of reason and authority, make the tough calls and manage conflicts

Enthusiastic - High-energy and inspire others

Continuous Improvement - Continually growing ones craft, learning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and a team

Managing with Metrics

Able to help leaders & teams define clear metrics and coach them to have a data driven approach for decision making

Willing and able to quickly gain a high level understanding of the technical and business domains of the Scrum teams

Outstanding presentation and communication record (conference presentation, professional community events)

Deep understanding of common Agile practices and better product envisioning and development practices

Superb conflict resolution and consensus building skills

Understanding of fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures

Certification

CSM/CSPO Certification or PMI-ACP preferred