ExecutivePlacements.com · 20 hours ago
Remote Scrum Master
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSigma Systems Inc is looking to hire a remote Scrum Master for their client. The Intermediate Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating agile processes and ceremonies for development teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery through collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
Ensure ceremonies are productive, time-boxed, and result in actionable outcomes
Maintain and update the team's sprint board and other agile tools (e.g., Jira, Digital.ai) to ensure transparency and accuracy of work progress
Coach the development team on Scrum values, principles, and best practices
Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within the team
Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress, escalating when necessary
Help the team continuously improve its processes and productivity through retrospectives and feedback loops
Foster clear communication channels between the development team, Product Owner, and other stakeholders
Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog
Protect the team from outside distractions and unsolicited requests
Track and report on sprint progress, velocity, and other key agile metrics
Use data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and communicate team performance
Ensure the team follows Highmark's agile guidelines, standards, and best practices
Contribute to the agile community of practice within Highmark, sharing knowledge and learning from others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3-5 years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team
Experience with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar
Familiarity with various agile techniques (e.g., User Stories, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing)
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Strong servant-leadership abilities
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate teams
Strong organizational and time management skills
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certification
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Online recruitment
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase