Scrum Master/ Project Manager

Scrum Master/ Project ManagerPosition: Scrum MasterLocation: TampaDuration : FulltimeScrum Master Expert Position Purpose Generally embeds and evolves scrum practices within a disciplined agile delivery framework The role will motivate challenge and keep development teams motivated and focused while facilitating the collaborative delivery of working software This role involves working across multiple development teams to lead the continuous transformation of customers delivery models and establish consistent agile practices Key Accountabilities Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on Product Sprint BacklogsRecommend improvements and assist in changes to recommended practices Assist with internal and external communication for transparency of information Organize and facilitate project planning daily standup meetings reviews retrospectives sprint and release planning and other Scrum related meetings Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definitionEnsuring disciplined software development approach continuous integration refactoring practices peer reviews continuous QA and sustainable pace as standard Participate in the organization and planning of the development schedule based on methodology to create a cohesive plan with identifiable critical path task dependencies and major milestones and manages the agreed project plans and schedules ensuring successful completion within scope budget time and quality parametersAdapt project plans schedules and resource assignments as required to respond to emerging requirements and risksFully track project progress remove impediments identify risks and provide resolutions for project issues Facilitate low complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release providing oversight to ensure alignment with internal AgileScrum practices including but not limited to project kickoff sprint release and deployment planningAccountable alongside the scrum team for the achievement of release objectives and results that meet LOB stakeholders needs and expectationsManage risks to delivery Track and report financials for the team Accountable for creating and maintaining the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum team eg tracker boards to create a trusting and safe team environment Communicate cross functionally ensuring transparency of progress and outcomes Report team progress and accomplishment up and acrossFacilitates status updates product demos and retrospectives Knowledge Experience 6 years experience as a Scrum MasterBachelors degree or combination of relevant education and experience Industry Certified Scrum Master with project management and handson Scrum Master experienceCertified Agile Practitioner or equivalent Thorough understanding of agile software development lifecycle methodologies values and procedures Multiple years experience working with an agile methodology during a large scale complex new development project for a large enterpriseExperience in software development andor project management andor business system analysis or other relevant professional experienceExposure to ProjectProgram delivery in Agile andor Waterfall environmentPractical experience with any of the key disciplines required in agile delivery such as software development or business system analysisAbility to apply RBC Agile Management Framework and well documented Agile techniques User Stories Burndown techniques Acceptance Test Driven Development Continuous testing etc SAFe experience is an asset Skills CompetenciesAgile Leadership Assuming a leadership role in enabling an agile work environment Business Communication Professionally conveying and receiving information thoughts and emotions using a variety of mediums eg written verbal electronic Technical Capabilities Agile Framework and Practice Working within and implementing the principles of agile methodologyBusiness Analysis Investigating and analyzing business situations evaluating options for business improvements elaborating and defining requirements and ensuring effective implementation in line with the business needs Application Development Support and Maintenance Knowledge and ability to design define construct enhance support and maintain application software on one or more platforms including web Attributes Impact and Influence Influencing and gaining others supportTeamwork Collaboration Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goalsManaging and Measuring Work Organizing time work and resources eg people to accomplish work objectives effectively and efficiently tracking progress toward accomplishing the work objectivesPeople Development Fostering employee development by providing a supportive environment for lifelong learningSkillsMandatory Skills : Project Planning, Schedule Management, Scope & Change Management