Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will act as a coach and facilitator for IT development teams, championing Agile principles and ensuring efficient collaboration across stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, to ensure effective team collaboration.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, enabling the delivery of valuable outcomes.
• Guide teams in estimating tasks, forecasting timelines, and monitoring progress to achieve project goals.
• Identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to maintain project momentum.
• Advocate for Agile methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance team performance and organizational adaptability.
• Utilize metrics and feedback to support continuous improvement and optimize team output.
• Encourage empowerment, accountability, and a sustainable pace within development teams.
• Build strong relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to ensure project transparency and alignment with organizational goals.• Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience in business analysis or leadership, including 4 years in Agile; or Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience, including 2 years in Agile.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including Developers, Business Analysts, QA staff, and Product Owners.
• Hands-on expertise in implementing Scrum and Agile methodologies across various projects.
• Certified Scrum Master certification is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles, SDLC models, and project management tools like Jira.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills to drive team success.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to foster collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Job Tags

Contract work, Long term contract,

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