About the Role
Scrum Master
- Location US-ID102855
- Category Information Technology
- Position Type Full-Time
- Salary Exempt
- Remote Yes
- Clearance Required None
Job Description:
Overview
The Scrum Master will serve as a pivotal leader and facilitator within the agile project management framework. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that the Scrum Team adheres to Scrum theory, practices, and rules. The Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum by helping everyone understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values. The role is key to enabling the team to deliver high-value products by removing impediments and fostering an environment where the team can be effective. Alignment with Cayuse’s core values is achieved through a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that client and project goals are met with the highest standards
This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, ensuring full team engagement.
- Actively identify and remove any obstacles that may impede team progress, fostering a productive project environment.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to the Scrum Team and organization in Agile/Scrum practices and principles.
- Regularly evaluate the maturity of the Scrum Team and provide coaching to reach higher levels of maturity.
- Ensure transparency in communication with all stakeholders and assist in managing expectations.
- Support the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog, ensuring clarity and understanding of backlog items.
- Exhibit a leadership style that emphasizes support, empowerment, and a focus on the needs of the team.
- Choose and implement the most appropriate agile methodologies for project delivery.
- Efficiently perform or delegate special tasks as needed to support project goals.
- Facilitate team building and conflict resolution to maintain a cohesive and effective team
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Here’s What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a Scrum Master role, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum Master certification required.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
- Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
- Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
- Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Scrum Master or Agile certifications are desirable.
- Experience with KPI development, product timeline management, and DPS projects is highly valued.