Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description

Duties:

• Serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for one or two cross-functional teams.

• Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.

• Guide teams in adopting Agile values, principles, and best practices to improve delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor team progress and proactively identify, track, and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments.

• Foster a culture of self-organization, accountability, innovation, and high performance.

• Coach individuals, teams, and stakeholders to advance Agile maturity and organizational agility.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs and prioritize work.

• Maintain and update Azure DevOps (ADO) release plans and Agile planning artifacts.

• Perform monthly budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Update project management plans and timesheet task assignments.

• Prepare and deliver project status updates, metrics, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support effective communication and coordination across business and technology teams.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

• Additional Agile, Project Management, or Business Analysis certifications are a plus.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

• Advanced knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.

• Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, frameworks, and delivery practices.

• Experience facilitating backlog refinement and Agile planning activities.

• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams using servant leadership techniques.

• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build trust and foster effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT processes, and project delivery methodologies.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile management tools preferred.

• Strong organizational, budgeting, forecasting, and project coordination skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Adaptability, business acumen, and political awareness.

• Business Analysis experience and utility industry knowledge are preferred.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities