Vector Consulting - Richmond, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Scrum Master position is a critical role within our government client's project team, located in Richmond, VA. This is a 12+ month renewable contract role that requires an experienced professional to facilitate and support Agile practices within the team. The Scrum Master will collaborate closely with various product owners and teams to understand their needs and translate them into actionable requirements. This role is essential for ensuring that the Scrum process is followed effectively, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the team. In this position, the Scrum Master will coordinate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning. The Scrum Master will work with the team to define a clear vision and create a product roadmap that aligns with this vision. Additionally, the Scrum Master will assist the product owner in managing the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on changing requirements and project timelines. A key responsibility will be to establish an environment conducive to team effectiveness, helping to remove obstacles and protect the team from outside interruptions. The Scrum Master will also be responsible for fostering strong relationships between the team and the product owner, as well as with other stakeholders. Exemplifying a Lean-Agile mindset through servant leadership is crucial, as is the ability to anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions. The Scrum Master will track and report on team velocity and other project metrics, supporting changes that promote continuous improvement and enhance the productivity of the Scrum Team. Ensuring adherence to core Agile principles and VSP agile standards is also a vital part of this role.