Scrum Master III

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Dover, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

Dover, DE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Agile Coach will guide and coach teams and the organization on Agile/Scrum practices, ensuring effective implementation of Agile values and principles. This role involves supporting the Product Owner and Development Team, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and fostering a trusting environment for problem resolution. The Agile Coach will also manage budgets, proactively address risks, and contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach teams on Agile/Scrum practices and values.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies efficiently to maximize their value.
• Build a trusting and safe environment for team discussions 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.
• Facilitate effective sprints by removing impediments and ensuring stories are 'sprint ready'.
• Review current Agile processes and guide the team towards improvement and innovation.
• Foster an empowering environment focused on accountability and collaboration.
• 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 and servant leadership.
• 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.

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 diverse contexts.
• Track record of continued education in Scrum, including training and conferences.
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches like XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD.
• Experience with Agile techniques like ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, and Automated Testing.

Benefits

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