Scrum Master III - 1394637kjm_46528583812_2-4658

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Scrum Master III role at Beacon Hill Staffing Group involves guiding and coaching teams in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum practices. The position focuses on facilitating Agile ceremonies, supporting the Product Owner and Development Team, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. The Scrum Master will also manage project budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure timely project delivery while promoting a trusting and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach teams and the organization on Agile/Scrum practices.
• Support the Product Owner and Development Team, leading by example.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies efficiently to maximize their value.
• Facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Work with management and team members to clarify needs and plan product deliveries.
• Manage and report on budget, ensuring teams deliver within allocated funding.
• Proactively manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
• Work with teams to facilitate effective sprints by removing impediments.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Review current Agile processes and guide teams to improve and innovate.
• Foster an empowering environment focused on accountability and collaboration.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist with internal and external communication to improve transparency.

Requirements

• CSM or equivalent certification.
• Clear understanding of Agile methodologies, values, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate scrum teams.
• Knowledge of facilitation techniques, servant leadership, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with Agile PLM tools like JIRA.
• Understanding of backlog tracking and Scrum/Kanban metrics.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Experience in sprint & release planning, running demos, and retrospectives.
• Sound judgment and strong reasoning skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional experience in the financial services industry.
• Bachelor's in computer science, management information systems, or related disciplines.
• 4-6 years of experience with Agile methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Experience on multiple Scrum teams in various contexts.
• Track record of continued education in Scrum.
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches like XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD.
• Experience with Agile techniques like ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, etc.
• Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (4 days or less in the office).