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  • ID
    #45046044
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    Depends on Experience
  • Source
    Initech Global
  • Date
    2022-08-02
  • Deadline
    2022-10-01

Scrum Master

Michigan, Grand rapids, 49501 Grand rapids USA
 
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We are looking for Scrum Master for our client in Grand Rapids, Michigan.6 MONTH CONTRACT W/ POTENTIAL TO RENEW AND POTENTIAL FOR CONTRACT TO HIRE

95% REMOTE- Expected to be present IN person at the office for 2 or 3 days every 10 weeks - we would NOT be reimbursing the expense- Will need to meet FULL onboarding requirements (vaccine, etc.)Leader and coach for one agile team, typically within an agile program utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Acts as first line of escalation for the agile team by removing obstacles and mitigating outside distractions. Assesses the agile maturity of the team. Collaborates with others outside the team, removes impediments, helps manage risk and drives relentless improvement. Manages team ceremonies and processes. Works with product owners to define priorities, manage product backlog and prepare upcoming sprints. Facilitates discussion, decision-making and conflict resolution. Assists with internal and external communication to improve transparency and information sharing.

Responsibilities:Coaches teams on agile and scrum practices to improve team delivery.Removes obstacles that are impeding the team’s progress and mitigates outside distractions.Schedules and facilitates team ceremonies.Coordinates with other scrum masters, other non-agile teams, and shared services during Program Increment (PI) Planning events.Works with the Release Train Engineer to ensure the Agile Release Train meets its overall PI objectives. Works with product owners (PO) and product managers to ensure that the team is working on the right priorities.Assists the PO in preparing and refining the backlog for PI and Iteration Planning.Stay’s up to date on current agile practices and ensures team members are trained and processes are implemented appropriately.Leverages project management tools and skillsets, when necessary, to assure visibility and successful execution of agile team’s work that may need to leverage traditional project management frameworks.

Skills/Experience:Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalentPreferred Master's Degree or equivalent5 years of relevant experience related experience Requiredexperience with large scale enterprise work PreferredExperience with Agile practices, outside of software development Preferred1 year of relevant experience with other Agile approaches: (e.g., XP, Kanban, FDD, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.) Preferred5 years of relevant experience using Agile best practices, (e.g., burn-down charts, retrospective formats, defect management, user stories, ATDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing, etc.) PreferredCRT-ScrumMaster, Certified (CSM) - 180 Days requiredCRT-Adv ScrumMaster, Certified - preferredCRT-Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI Project Management Institute preferred

COMPANY SUMMARYInitech Global is a leader in the staffing industry, providing consulting, recruiting, and staffing solutions in the field of information technology. Since 2001, Initech Global has been helping companies around the world accomplish their most critical business objectives through our disciplined client service approach, and our unique talent management model. Both client and talent retention continue to surpass 90% since the company’s inception fifteen years ago, and we’ve been recognized by Inc. 5000ä as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US for the last two years. Our clients and employees are the key to our success, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are Initech Global, and we are Powered By Peopleä.

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