Riverside Research Institute - Chantilly, VA
posted 3 months ago
Riverside Research is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to join our team at the Commercial Innovation Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Agile methodologies and be capable of leading and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and technical solutions. The position requires experience in coaching teams, removing impediments, and facilitating Agile practices to ensure the successful completion of projects. Collaboration with a diverse group of developers, product owners, and stakeholders is essential. This role is based in Fairfax, VA, with potential opportunities for collaboration across our other locations. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. You will guide the team in self-organization, cross-functionality, and adherence to Scrum principles and practices. Identifying and removing obstacles or impediments that may hinder the team's progress is a key part of your role. You will foster a collaborative and productive environment, promoting open communication and teamwork, and coach and support team members in adopting agile values, principles, and practices. Monitoring team progress, tracking relevant metrics, and facilitating data-driven decision-making will be part of your daily responsibilities. You will promote continuous improvement through regular retrospectives for inspection and adaptation, facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders, and stay up to date with industry best practices and advancements in agile and Scrum methodologies. Additionally, you will maintain Jira and Confluence spaces and support the program manager with staff and resource planning.