Scrum Master

Title: Scrum Master II

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a Scrum Master II who will be a servant leader for scrum teams accountable for teams' effectiveness. Experience as a dedicated Scrum Master in a true Agile Scrum environment is required.

• Key Accountabilities:
• Coach team members in agile best practices, self-organization, and cross-functionality.
• Help team focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done.
• Help remove impediments to the team's progress.
• Ensure all Scrum events occur and are engaging and productive (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Retrospective, Sprint Review).
• Work with Scrum Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
• Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.

• Required Skills:
• Experience as a dedicated Scrum Master in an Agile Scrum environment.
• CSM, PSM I, SASM, or other Scrum Master certification is strongly preferred.
• Improvement-focused, with experience coaching a team.