IT Scrum Master

Talent Software Services - Bloomington, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Bloomington, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IT Scrum Master is responsible for coaching IT Infrastructure Technology teams in self-management and cross-functional collaboration. This role emphasizes the importance of delivering high-value increments of work while removing impediments to team progress and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the activities of an Agile team by encouraging self-management of work iterations.
• Ensures continuous improvement of self-organized teams through monitoring and coaching.
• Assists the Product Owner in maintaining a product strategy and roadmap through story mapping and Agile activities.
• Works with the Product Owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog.
• Ensures all Scrum team events are positive, productive, and time-boxed.
• Removes impediments for the team and escalates issues as necessary.
• Actively participates in the company's internal ScrumMaster Community of Practice.
• Develops team members through coaching and fostering a positive work environment.
• Proactively identifies risks and dependencies, escalating with the Product Owner and leadership as necessary.
• Collaboratively partners with various levels throughout the organization to achieve goals and remove impediments.
• Responsible for radiating metrics such as team capacity, velocity, and health.
• Advocates for agile/iterative development practices within the organization.

Requirements

• 4-year degree
• 8+ years of information technology or product team experience
• 1+ years of experience in the ScrumMaster role
• Knowledge of various Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, etc.
• ScrumMaster Certification
• Understanding of the fundamentals of Agile and iterative development
• Expert facilitator and collaborator
• High energy, effective leader with an attitude of empowerment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven collaboration skills
• Continual learner
• Knowledge of Agile targeted tools

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge or experience in working with IT Infrastructure applications and Service Now
• Experience supporting IT Infrastructure teams
• Strong knowledge of IT processes
• ScrumMaster Certification through the Scrum Alliance
• Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) or desire to work towards this certification

Benefits

• Contract to hire opportunity
• Consulting opportunities
• Access to a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement