Unclassified - Baton Rouge, LA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time
Baton Rouge, LA

About the position

The Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring multiple teams and the organization in the adoption of Agile and Scrum best practices, methodologies, and values. This position requires a deep understanding of Agile principles and the ability to assess the Scrum maturity of teams and the organization. The Scrum Master will coach teams to achieve higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for both the teams and the organization. This involves removing impediments that hinder progress and facilitating the completion of work assignments, which may include assigning or dictating work tasks as necessary. In addition to coaching, the Scrum Master will facilitate discussions, decision-making processes, team-building activities, and conflict resolution. They will assist with both internal and external communication, improving transparency, and ensuring that information is effectively radiated throughout the organization. Supporting product owners and project leadership is crucial to maximizing return on investment (ROI) and meeting the organization's objectives. The Scrum Master will also support and educate the Product Owner and teams, particularly in grooming and maintaining the product backlog. Engagement in agile delivery utilizing best practices, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies, is essential. The Scrum Master will provide support to teams using a servant leadership style, leading by example and facilitating all necessary team meetings in accordance with Scrum ceremonies. Participation in design sessions and performing or directing special tasks as assigned are also key responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and mentor multiple teams and the organization using Agile/Scrum best practices, methodologies, and values.
  • Assess the Scrum maturity of the teams and organization and coach the teams to higher levels of maturity.
  • Remove impediments or guide a team to remove impediments.
  • Facilitate completion of work assignments, assigning or dictating work assignments as necessary.
  • Facilitate discussion, decision making, team building, and conflict resolution.
  • Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
  • Support product owners and project leadership to maximize return on investment (ROI) and meet organizational objectives.
  • Support and educate the Product Owner and teams, including grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
  • Engage in agile delivery utilizing best agile methodologies (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Provide support to teams using a servant leadership style and lead by example.
  • Facilitate all necessary team meetings in accordance with Scrum ceremonies.
  • Participate in all design sessions.
  • Perform or direct the performance of special tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years experience in the Scrum Master role.
  • Scrum Master certification (include copy of certificate with resume).

Nice-to-haves

  • Identifying and building Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program performance.
  • Experience with JIRA and/or Azure Dev Ops.
  • Creating and maintaining product timelines, status reports, communication plans, and other product management related documentation.
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