Scrum Master

Job#: 2087932 Job Description: Responsibilities:

Collaborate with various product owners and teams to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into requirements
Provide collaboration, facilitation, leadership and coaching, supporting the Scrum Team and the scrum process.
Coordinate Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning
With your team, define the vision for the team, creating the product road map based on this vision
Aid the product owner in managing the product backlog and prioritizing based on the changing requirements and project timelines if needed.
Establish an environment where the team can be effective and helps to remove obstacles.
Protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensure a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Exemplify a Lean-Agile mindset through servant leadership.
Anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend mitigations and solutions.
Track and report team velocity and other project metrics.
Support changes and promote continuous improvement that helps increase productivity of the Scrum Team.
Collaborate effectively with the product owners and end-users to deliver business value.
Ensure the teams are practicing core Agile principles and adhering to companys agile standards.
Collaborate with the project management team to ensure that project goals and deliverables are being met.
Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders and project managers.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure alignment to project metrics to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Collaborate with the Project Manager ultimately focused on delivering a successful project and achieving business objectives.
Regular communication and collaboration between the SM and PM are essential to share team progress, flag risks, and maintain alignment on priorities.
Use a hybrid approach to ensure Agile processes effectively support project goals.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Thorough understanding of Agile software development life cycle and hands on experience working with development teams.
5-10 years of practical experience serving as Scrum Master with a solid comprehension of Agile values, principles, methodologies, and the development lifecycle.
Ability to identify cross-team dependencies and align work optimally.
Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
Track progress of team performance utilizing appropriate metrics and foster adoption of a high-performing Agile culture by working closely with the Leadership team.
Strong interpersonal/communication skills/mentoring skills/ servant leadership skills with proven ability to remove impediments from the team.
Ability to foresee potential conflict and bring existing conflicts to positive resolution.
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope and schedule.
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
CSM Certification required.
PMP Certification preferred.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

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