Collins Consulting - Saint Paul, MN
posted 4 months ago
The Scrum Master position in Saint Paul, MN, is a contract role that offers a pay range of $55 to $75 per hour. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Scrum Master and a solid understanding of Agile (SCRUM) practices. This role requires coaching in Agile formats and the ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively. Candidates should have experience working in the Financial Services Industry and be familiar with Agile transformation initiatives, leading organizational change, and enhancing team agility. Key responsibilities include managing the product backlog in collaboration with Product Owners (POs) and Business Analysts (BAs), ensuring that ADO boards are kept up to date, and that stories are tied to dependencies. The Scrum Master will also be responsible for updating status reports on team progress against Program Increment (PI) objectives, facilitating Scrum ceremonies within the SAFe framework, and eliminating impediments for the team while escalating issues when necessary. Protecting the team from outside demands and work not scheduled in their iteration or increment is crucial, as is leading Agile transformation efforts within assigned teams to enhance agility and adaptability. Collaboration with stakeholders to align Agile initiatives with business goals is also a key aspect of this role.