Scrum Master
Gravity IT Resources
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Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary Range: $100-125,000
Employment Type Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile practices and guide cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. As a Scrum Master, you will be a critical facilitator of Agile processes, ensuring effective collaboration, removing obstacles, and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Guide and coach the team on Scrum and Agile principles, facilitating meetings such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Act as a servant-leader, empowering the team to self-organize and make the right decisions for successful sprint outcomes.
- Remove impediments that may hinder team progress, coordinating with other departments as needed to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Work closely with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the backlog, ensuring clarity on sprint goals and requirements.
- Track, report, and communicate sprint metrics to stakeholders, providing transparency on team progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, experimenting with processes, and implementing Agile best practices.
- Support team members’ growth and development, cultivating an Agile mindset within the organization.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana).
- Ability to handle multiple teams or projects simultaneously, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of software development processes and familiarity with Lean or Kanban practices is a plus.