Scrum Master Jr.

$55,600 - $118,700/Yr

Cgi Technologies And Solutions - Huntsville, AL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Huntsville, AL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CGI Federal is currently seeking Scrum Masters with active Top-Secret clearances to support a large project for a federal government client. This position can be filled in Huntsville, AL or Washington, DC. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating and guiding all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. You will coach and mentor the development team on Agile practices and Scrum principles, ensuring that the team adheres to the framework and continuously improves its processes. In this role, you will assist the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and prioritizing user stories, while also identifying and eliminating impediments that hinder the team's progress. You will be responsible for understanding, visualizing, and managing upstream/downstream dependencies, cultivating a collaborative and transparent work environment within the team. Your efforts will drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics to identify areas for enhancement. You will also coordinate development and integration testing across multiple teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, QA) to ensure seamless project delivery. Monitoring team progress, metrics, and velocity will be part of your responsibilities, as well as staying informed about the latest Agile trends and best practices. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to fostering an Agile mindset within the team.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate and guide all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor the development team on Agile practices and Scrum principles.
  • Assist the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and prioritizing user stories.
  • Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder the team's progress.
  • Understand, visualize, and manage upstream/downstream dependencies.
  • Cultivate a collaborative and transparent work environment within the team.
  • Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics to identify areas for enhancement.
  • Continuously enhance the team's Agile practices through retrospectives and process optimization.
  • Coordinate development and integration testing across multiple teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, QA) to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Monitor team progress, metrics, and velocity.
  • Stay informed about the latest Agile trends and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a Scrum Master.
  • Experience in a Scrum Master or Agile project management role.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum principles, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with team members at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence is a plus.
  • Certified Scrum Master.
  • Experience with Atlassian Software products (JIRA, Confluence, Service Desk, etc.).
  • Active Top-Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence is a plus.
  • Experience with Atlassian Software products (JIRA, Confluence, Service Desk, etc.).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Member assistance and wellness programs
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