Job Description
Job Title: Certified Scrum Master
Location: US-based or Costa Rica-based. Remote with some travel possible
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary:
The Certified Scrum Master will lead Agile teams in the successful execution of projects by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, promoting Agile principles, and ensuring continuous improvement. This hands-on role requires expertise in Agile project methodologies, a strong understanding of Scrum frameworks, and the ability to coach teams to deliver value efficiently. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment.
- Coach and mentor team members, product owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to maintain focus on sprint goals and deliverables.
- Collaborate with product owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
- Foster a culture of transparency, trust, and accountability within the team, promoting self-organization and empowerment.
- Track and report team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to stakeholders, ensuring visibility and informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and delivery outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and organizational standards while tailoring approaches to suit team and project needs.
- Support organizational change management by championing Agile adoption and collaborating with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.
- Stay current with Agile trends, tools, and methodologies to bring innovative practices to the team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelorâs degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or equivalent Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP).
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development, IT, or business transformation environment.
- Proven experience leading at least 2 full Agile project lifecycles, from inception to delivery, in a Scrum Master role.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and their practical application in diverse team settings.
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms for backlog management and reporting.
- Exceptional facilitation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to coach teams to adopt test-driven development, continuous integration, and other Agile engineering practices.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing team challenges.
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