Scrum Master
Gravity IT Resources
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Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Job Type: Onsite (5 days per week)
Employment Eligibility: Gravity can only consider U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders at this time.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Agile methodologies and a track record of successfully leading teams. In this role, you will foster a collaborative environment, ensuring our teams deliver high-quality products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Agile Leadership: Lead and support multiple Scrum teams, driving Agile principles and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Scrum Facilitation: Plan and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to support team collaboration and performance.
- Team Coaching and Mentorship: Mentor and guide team members, product owners, and stakeholders in Agile best practices and principles.
- Impediment Removal: Identify and address obstacles to maintain team progress, escalating as needed.
- Product Backlog Management: Work with Product Owners to develop, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Foster collaboration and alignment with other departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Team Culture Development: Cultivate a positive team culture through effective communication and engagement.
- Performance Tracking and Metrics Analysis: Track team performance using Agile metrics, analyze insights, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Scrum processes and support the organization’s Agile maturity.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of quality and security.
- Documentation: Ensure project documentation aligns with company standards and Agile methodologies.
- Organizational Collaboration: Work closely with other Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and organizational leaders to promote best practices and consistency in Agile delivery.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Scrum Master for software development teams, with at least 1 year in a senior role. Proven experience managing multiple Agile teams and delivering complex projects, ideally in a regulated environment.
- Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) required. Additional certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master or PMI-ACP are highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, VersionOne).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
- Experience in regulated sectors, such as nuclear energy, is a plus.
- A strategic mindset with a hands-on, tactical approach.