Scrum Master
Horizontal Talent

Job Info

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Our client is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to join their dynamic team. This role is a unique opportunity to champion and advocate for the agile mindset across the Technology organization. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver, ready to tackle challenges related to agile transformation, such as resistance to change, limited resources, and conflicting priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize agile methods in a flexible manner, incorporating traditional project management when necessary
- Understand and implement various agile frameworks, events, and artifacts (i.e., scrum, Kanban)
- Manage and facilitate team ceremonies, including quarterly product planning, product owner syncs, backlog grooming, release planning, sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Foster a continuous improvement environment to build high-performing, agile teams
- Guide product management teams in defining MVPs, developing product charters, product community maps, product roadmaps, and release plans
- Train and mentor other scrum masters, fostering a community of practice for continuous learning and growth

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Three or more years of experience in Agile technology delivery
- Five or more years of experience in Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) teams
- Three or more years of experience as a Scrum Master
- Strong knowledge of Agile values, principles, and practices
- Experience managing multiple teams simultaneously
- Comfort with agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MURAL
- Experience with distributed teams, in multiple time zones
- Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with non-technical team members
- A passion for mentoring and growing the potential of others
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and bring new ideas to the table
- Experience with outcomes-based planning and delivery (i.e., OKR)
- Ability to work in ambiguity and iterate to a solution
- Excellent presentation skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
- Experience with Design Sprints and/or Product Discovery tactics
- Understanding of basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development
- Demonstrated technical leadership and direction
- Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, conflict resolution, budgeting, and time management skills

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $72 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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