IT Scrum Master at Talent Software Services, Inc.

IT Scrum Master

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a IT Scrum Master for a contract to hire position in Bloomington, MN. 

Position Summary: Needs a Scrum Master to support our IT Infrastructure Technology teams. The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching teams on self-management and working cross-functionally, while also demonstrating the value of completing high-value increments of work. This position helps remove impediments to teams' progress and guides them on collaborating positively and productively within and across teams.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Facilitates the activities of an Agile team through encouraging and supporting the team to self-manage their work iterations using a "leader who serves” management style
• Ensures self-organized team's continuous improvement through monitoring and coaching
• Assists the Product Owner in maintaining a product strategy and roadmap through story mapping and other Agile activities
• Works with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is prioritized and refined to the appropriate level
• Ensures all Scrum team events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
• Removes impediments for the team and escalates issues as appropriate
• Actively participates and contributes to the company's internal ScrumMaster Community of Practice
• Develops team members through coaching and by fostering a positive work environment
• Proactively identifies risks and dependencies and escalates with Product Owner and leadership as necessary to mitigate risks and eliminate dependencies through incremental organization improvement
• Collaboratively partners with various levels throughout the organization to achieve goals and remove impediments
• Is responsible for radiating metrics such as the team's capacity, velocity, and health on an ongoing basis
• Consistently advocates for agile/iterative development practices within the organization

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree
• 8+ years of information technology or product team experience
• 1+ years of experience in the ScrumMaster role
• Knowledge of various Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Etc.
• ScrumMaster Certification
• Understanding of the fundamentals of Agile and iterative development
• Expert facilitator and collaborator
• High energy, effective leader with the attitude of empowerment and ability to lead their team to self-organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences with varying degrees of technical acumen
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven collaboration skills
• Continual learner
• Knowledge of Agile targeted Tools

Preferred:

• Knowledge or experience in working with IT Infrastructure applications and Service Now.
• Experience supporting IT Infrastructure teams.
• Strong knowledge of IT processes.
• ScrumMaster Certification through the Scrum Alliance
• Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), work commenced toward this certification, or strong desire to begin working towards this certification