IT Scrum Master
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IT Scrum Master
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a IT Scrum Master for a contract to hire position in Bloomington, MN.
Position Summary: Needs a Scrum Master to support our IT Infrastructure Technology teams. The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching teams on self-management and working cross-functionally, while also demonstrating the value of completing high-value increments of work. This position helps remove impediments to teams' progress and guides them on collaborating positively and productively within and across teams.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Facilitates the activities of an Agile team through encouraging and supporting the team to self-manage their work iterations using a "leader who serves management style
- Ensures self-organized team's continuous improvement through monitoring and coaching
- Assists the Product Owner in maintaining a product strategy and roadmap through story mapping and other Agile activities
- Works with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is prioritized and refined to the appropriate level
- Ensures all Scrum team events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
- Removes impediments for the team and escalates issues as appropriate
- Actively participates and contributes to the company's internal ScrumMaster Community of Practice
- Develops team members through coaching and by fostering a positive work environment
- Proactively identifies risks and dependencies and escalates with Product Owner and leadership as necessary to mitigate risks and eliminate dependencies through incremental organization improvement
- Collaboratively partners with various levels throughout the organization to achieve goals and remove impediments
- Is responsible for radiating metrics such as the team's capacity, velocity, and health on an ongoing basis
- Consistently advocates for agile/iterative development practices within the organization
Qualifications:
- 4-year degree
- 8+ years of information technology or product team experience
- 1+ years of experience in the ScrumMaster role
- Knowledge of various Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Etc.
- ScrumMaster Certification
- Understanding of the fundamentals of Agile and iterative development
- Expert facilitator and collaborator
- High energy, effective leader with the attitude of empowerment and ability to lead their team to self-organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences with varying degrees of technical acumen
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven collaboration skills
- Continual learner
- Knowledge of Agile targeted Tools
Preferred:
- Knowledge or experience in working with IT Infrastructure applications and Service Now.
- Experience supporting IT Infrastructure teams.
- Strong knowledge of IT processes.
- ScrumMaster Certification through the Scrum Alliance
- Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), work commenced toward this certification, or strong desire to begin working towards this certification
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
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