Scrum Master

Scrum MasterBlue Ash, OH (Hybrid)6+ months ContractIdeal Candidates Will Have:Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterpriseAbility to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potentialAbility to work with all levels of the organizationExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organizationMust be local to the Cincinnati area.Key Responsibilities:Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivityOrganize and lead Scrum ceremoniesOversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that support business goalsRemove impediments or guide the team to remove impedimentsBuild a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem solvingFacilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolutionPrepare and present reports on the progress and successCoordinate activities with other teams across the programPartner with and support the Product OwnerParticipate in the Scrum of Scrums and partner with other Scrum MastersCoach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organizationOrganize and facilitate planning and coordination including release / Potentially Shippable Increments planning, iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review/demos, and retrospectivesEnsure teams are held accountable to agile SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) tenants and their internal working agreements including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practicesPromote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibilityEnsure the team is tracking and communicating team progress and metrics to the appropriate resources.Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativitySupport and empower the team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition.Empower the team to self-organize around achieving their commitmentsIdentify and remove any impediments/distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver against their commitmentsChallenge and enable the team to continuously improve through intentional and data driven inspect and adapt cycles (retrospectives)Core Requirements:Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterpriseExperience in an agile environment in other roles; such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coachProven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and proceduresDemonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builderAbility to work with all levels of the organizationExcellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality typesAbility to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organizationMust have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skillsStrong ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between PMO (Project Management office, business and technology teams and management)Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems