Scrum Master 2

ICW Group is seeking a Scrum Master to lead agile practices within product development teams. The role focuses on facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing backlogs, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. Purpose of the Job The Scrum Master facilitates and guides the agile practice within the product development teams. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Scrum framework is effectively implemented, fostering collaboration, removing obstacles, and promoting continuous improvement between cross‑functional teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facilitates Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand‑up, sprint and release planning, sprint review, and retrospectives for one or more product teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and progress tracking. Collaborates with Product Owners to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities, is well‑defined, and ready for execution. Guides team in time estimating practices utilizing techniques like Planning Poker and facilitates team estimates and conversations around differences that may crop up. Supports the development team in maintaining and updating Agile boards, backlog, and sprint artifacts in Agile tools (e.g., JIRA) to track progress and ensure transparency. Removes impediments and obstacles that hinder the team's progress, proactively identifies and addresses risks, and escalates issues as needed to ensure that deliverables are on time with production quality. Performs regular analysis of burndown charts and other portfolio planning tools to track velocity, team capacity, scope changes, and escaped defects. Facilitates internal communication and keeps project stakeholders up to date on progress of projects and works collaboratively to resolve people problems and project roadblocks. Represents the team at broader planning and coordination sessions (e.g., Scrum of Scrums), and protects the team from uncontrolled injection of work. Presents high‑level Sprint and Program Increment execution report for product managers. Works with multiple development vendor partners to build scalable products and development lifecycle processes. Advocates for Agile values and principles within the organization. Contributes to the advancement of agile practices and guides development teams to higher scrum maturity. Monitors Agile metrics to track team performance, measure outcomes, and identify areas for improvement. Actively participates in Agile workshops and communities of practice. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar role required. Leadership experience required. Experience in agile practices, patterns, and techniques. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certified Scrum Master required. SAFe required, version 6 preferred. Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge of scrum theory, rules, and practices. Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions. Deep understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development. Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Excellent people and project management skills. Exhibits leadership qualities without being authoritative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, experience working with cross‑functional teams, and presenting to leadership. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and conflict resolution. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to coordinate people and projects with a mindset on deliverables. Physical Requirements Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Work Environment This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment. We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity. Salary range: $95,378.98 – $160,850.17 (exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses). Base compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education, and location. Benefits Challenging work and the ability to make a difference Voice and sense of belonging Competitive benefits package, including generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401(k) retirement plans and company match Bonus potential for all positions Paid Time OffPaid holidays throughout the calendar year Support for continued learning (100% company support) ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Job Category: IT | Job Type: Full time | Req ID: JR101483 #J-18808-Ljbffr ICW Group