Scrum Master

$83,200 - $93,600/Yr

Geopaq Logic - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Scrum Master position at Geopaqlogic Staffing in Kansas City, MO, is a contract role that requires a dedicated individual with a strong understanding of the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding software development teams in applying the Scrum framework effectively, ensuring that all team members are aligned with Agile principles and practices. This role is crucial in facilitating communication and collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time. In this position, the Scrum Master will help plan deliverables and monitor team performance, managing each project's scope and timeline. They will serve as the primary point of contact for external communications, including interactions with customers and stakeholders. The Scrum Master will also play a key role in implementing changes within the team, fostering a productive environment where team members take ownership of their work and enjoy the development process. The Scrum Master will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. They will coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles and Scrum practices, promoting self-organization and high performance. As a servant leader, the Scrum Master will remove impediments and ensure that the team has the necessary resources to deliver quality software on time. They will collaborate closely with the product owner to manage the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and align development efforts with business objectives. Additionally, the Scrum Master will track and report team progress, sprint metrics, and project status to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and visibility of project outcomes. They will identify and resolve conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive discussions to promote harmony and collaboration. Continuous improvement is a key focus, and the Scrum Master will stay updated on Agile and Scrum best practices, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of learning within the team.

Responsibilities

• Helping software development teams apply the Scrum framework.
• Planning deliverables and helping teams monitor performance.
• Manage each project's scope and timeline.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).
• Help teams implement changes effectively.
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own' the product and enjoy working on it.
• Facilitate the Agile development process and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization to foster high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a servant leader, removing impediments and ensuring the team has the necessary resources and support to deliver quality software on time.
• Collaborate with the product owner to manage the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and ensure alignment between business objectives and development efforts.
• Promote and enforce Agile values, principles, and practices, and create an environment that fosters continuous improvement, learning, and adaptability.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust among team members and stakeholders.
• Track and report team progress, sprint metrics, and project status to stakeholders, facilitating communication and visibility of project outcomes.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within the team and facilitate constructive problem-solving discussions to promote team harmony and collaboration.
• Continuously monitor and assess team dynamics, identifying opportunities to enhance teamwork, communication, and productivity.
• Stay up to date with Agile and Scrum best practices, industry trends, and emerging methodologies, sharing knowledge and promoting continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

• Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), OR Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required.
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial.
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus.
• Experience in a scrum master role.
• Familiarity with software development.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).
• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.).
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
• Outstanding organizational skills.