Job Description

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Phoenix, AZ 3 days onsite per week
Duration: 6 Months+ contract to start- with potential extension or conversion down the line

Top Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Capable of running big room planning, RTE/AGILE/Safe Certified

• Strong Scrum background someone who works in enterprise-level companies

• Managing and delivering Observability products using open-source frameworks, monitoring tools, and technologies.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Initiation : Lead project kick-off and inception activities, setting a strong foundation for success.
• Cross-Functional Coordination : Drive and align teams in support of key product initiatives by working closely with Product Owners, Architects, Engineers, DevOps, and QA.
• Roadmap Development : Partner with Product Management to create viable roadmaps for platforms and capabilities, enabling the full potential of each product.
• Project Execution : Coordinate project development from initiation to release using Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC principles.
• Release Planning : Collaborate with business units to prioritize, plan, and complete development schedules for major product releases.
• Agile Methodology : Demonstrate proficiency in Scrum and Kanban methodologies, with an understanding of Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD).
• Team Metrics : Monitor and manage team velocity, financials, and other key metrics to ensure progress aligns with goals.
• Issue Resolution : Identify and escalate impediments, risks, and issues to maintain momentum in product development.
• Training and Mentoring : Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to Technical Project Managers, Agile Champions, and team members.
• Stakeholder Communication : Develop and deliver formal presentations, training, and executive-level updates to ensure all stakeholders are informed.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience :
  • 5+ years as a Scrum Master or Technical Project Manager in a software development environment with multiple SAFe Agile teams.
  • 2+ years managing and delivering Observability products using open-source frameworks, monitoring tools, and technologies.
  • Experience with project budgeting and reporting.
• Certifications :
  • SAFe and/or Scrum Master Certification is preferred.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
• Agile Expertise : In-depth knowledge of Agile practices, SCRUM, Test Driven Development, SAFe, XP, and Kanban.

Key Skills

• Communication : Ability to provide program-level updates to executives, demonstrating leadership and fostering trust within the organization.
• Facilitation : Proficient in leading Scrum meetings and team discussions, coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
• Transparency : Strong commitment to transparency, fostering trust within the team and with business partners.
• Conflict Resolution : Skilled in handling impediments and facilitating alternative solutions to resolve conflicts effectively.

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• Dice Id: 10416061
• Position Id: 8467032

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