Talent Software Services - Bloomington, MN

posted 10 days ago

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
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