Client’s Marketing Technology Group is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with the right mix of skills and passion for managing the dynamics of a fast-paced environment. The contractor will collaborate with Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Architecture teams to successfully deliver complex cross-functional projects.
Key Responsibilities:
• Guide teams and stakeholders on implementing Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver customer value • Coach teams on maximizing the benefits of self-organization and autonomy • Help teams navigate and fill intentional gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks • Assess team Scrum maturity and provide coaching to achieve higher maturity levels at a sustainable pace • Identify and remove impediments, or guide teams to resolve blockers by connecting with appropriate stakeholders • Foster a trusting, safe environment that encourages open problem-solving without blame or judgment • Facilitate work completion through collaboration rather than task assignment or directive management • Lead facilitation of discussions, decision-making processes, and conflict resolution • Improve internal and external communication, transparency, and information sharing • Support and coach Product Owners on backlog grooming and maintenance • Apply servant leadership principles and lead by example • Drive software development activities to meet project schedules and timelines • Provide regular status reporting to leadership, proactively identifying risks to budget and timeline
Required Qualifications:
• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in Scrum Master role • Proven experience managing mission-critical applications in agile environments • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, cross-functional teams, and business partners • Deep understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency • Knowledge of Scrum patterns and techniques including Burndown charts, Retrospective formats, and defect management • Expert-level proficiency in JIRA • Familiarity with additional Agile frameworks: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, JIRA Align • Experience with Agile engineering practices: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing, Agile Games • Working knowledge of technologies used by development teams • 3+ years managing projects in Marketing Technologies utilizing Content Management Systems and Marketing Automation Platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) • Experience with Agile SAFe methodology and scaled agile execution • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $45.00/hr - $53.00/hr.
