Scrum Master (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Executes and manages the implementation and deployment of Agile solutions within a technical team.
• Facilitates agile ceremonies including daily stand-up, sprint retrospective, backlog refinement etc.
• Works alongside Sr. Project Manager to facilitate and prepare for Sprint Review.
• Mentors and coaches the team in agile techniques and processes.
• Coaches team in usage of Agile techniques, such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Works directly with development teams up to and including large enterprise transformation efforts.
• Prepares coaching materials, offers shared knowledge sessions, and leads retrospectives to promote continuous learning and continuous improvement.
• Coaches team on Agile and DevOps practices that would most benefit project objectives.
• Facilitates all agile ceremonies, in coordination with the Sr. Project Manager.
• Stays current on industry standard Agile and DevOps techniques.
• Works across team to ensure practices are coordinated.
• Tracks progress and improvement of teams utilizing new skills.
• Maintains section specific portions of the Program Scrum Guide.
• Manages day-to-day activities of the VA Data Modernization effort, ensuring alignment with program goals, delivery timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders on status, next steps, delivery timelines, and action items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
• Certifications such as CSM, CSPO, CAPM etc.
• Experience leading 1+ Scrum Teams and facilitating scrum ceremonies.
• Experienced in Jira management and confluence use.
• Experience working on a team towards a common goal.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Suite.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to step in, where needed.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience working in an IT environment.
• Experience in managing PI Planning.
• Experience managing employees and guiding towards success.
• Certifications in TIL Foundations, ITIL Service Level Management Practitioner, other ones can be PMP, CSM.
• Skillset that includes Operations Manager, Multi-team scrum Ceremonies, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Suite, AML Tools, Scrum, Kanban.

Pay

USD $145,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.