Scrum Master; ATF

Job Description

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Scrum Master in the information technology sector based in Dublin, Ohio. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding our team and organization to adopt agile practices and values. You will also be responsible for facilitating team interactions, decision making, and conflict resolution.

• Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values.
• Coach the team in self-organization, cross-functionality, and Team Based Solutioning (TBS).
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially on value management practices for effective Product Backlog refinement & prioritization practices.
• Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel.
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Observe team interactions, and call out observations as an opportunity for feedback and learning.
• Encourage and enable open and honest communication among the team members, including the Product Owner.
• Facilitate the assessment of team maturity and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
• Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.
• Collaborate with other Agile Team Facilitators to increase the effectiveness of agile adoption within the organization.

• Possession of excellent customer service skills to ensure the satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate effective conversation among team members.
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing tasks in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Knowledge of various procedures and policies within a Scrum setting.
• Familiarity with different planning processes and workstation support.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to guide a team towards achieving its objectives.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites for seamless documentation and presentation.
• Background in Computer Sciences or related field is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Experience in decision-making and conflict resolution within a team.
• Familiarity with product development and software development processes.
• Knowledge of Scrum patterns, bug tracking and backlog grooming.
• Experience in facilitation and ability to conduct efficient meetings.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt to new practices and techniques.