Scrum Master

Job Description

Description:

This is a vendor hosted/vendor supported procurement solution that requires a Scrum Master resource assignment throughout the project lifecycle and possibly into operational ongoing support.

The Scrum Master is responsible for implementation and oversight of scrum processes applied to operations throughout the organization and/or in specific work units. This position is responsible for coaching team members in scrum methodology, leading scrum events, and eliminating barriers to assure successful sprints. This position proactively collaborates with all stakeholders to support release planning and foster team decision-making, while facilitating collaboration between the scrum team and Product Owner.

The purpose of this contract position is to successfully support cross-functional scrum teams to add value efficiently through the practice of scrum events and agile principles. Resources usually spend their days:

• Coordinating and facilitating all scrum events throughout the lifecycle
• Facilitating and participating in the daily scrum
• Helping the team maintain their burndown chart
• Shielding the team from interruptions during the sprint
• Removing obstacles that affect the team
• Walking the product owner through more technical user stories
• Encouraging collaboration between the scrum team and Product Owner

Required tasks to fulfill primary responsibility:

• Provide and communicate backlog tracking, monitor burndown charts and product metrics, forecast velocity, and oversee the flow of work related to tasks associated with each requirement (user story).
• Coordinate and facilitate all agile events making sure the team is working smoothly and every team member has tools to get their work done efficiently.
• Forecast the numbers of scrum deliverables possible in an iteration, which is based on evidence and reliable source.
• Remove product impediments while continuously negotiating with the product owner throughout the product development life cycle.
• Improve the efficiency of the development team.
• Provides continuous education to the scrum team on agile methodology.
• Manage scrum team conflicts while keeping the product on track within the agreed upon budget.
• Ensures the scrum team completes the work they commit to.
• Influences upstream, that is to upper management and leadership across the business to ensure the progress of agile transformation/journey is not interrupted.
• Coach scrum team members on agile principles.
• Utilize tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow and Google

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements

Remote

By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.