Scrum Master - REMOTE - 0882
The State of Maine Office of Information Technology has a full-time opening for a Scrum Master to assist with one or more Scrum Teams in support of the Department of Education.
This role is open to US citizens or GC holders only. It is expected to go one year with likely extension. Please no C2C applicants.
Responsibilities of the Scrum Master
• Act as Scrum Master on multiple scrum teams
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving visibility, transparency, and radiating information
• Lead the scrum team in using Agile framework and scrum practices
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, stand-ups, team communications, and decision making with the team
• Help the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction and provide education where needed
• Lead the scrum and development teams to become self-organized
• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments
• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Planning and tracking Beta Testing and User Acceptance Testing in partnership with Product Owners
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example
Required Experience of the Scrum Master
• 5+ years technology related industry experience
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams directly as a Scrum Master or Program Manager
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict
• Knowledgeable in techniques to fill in gaps in the scrum
• Experience with successful Agile techniques
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction with a, “Find a way to get it done” attitude
• Outstanding time management skills and attention to details
• Ability to troubleshoot details while maintaining the “big picture” view
• Ability to triage scrum team issues based on priority, impact, risk, release timing.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and build trust with stakeholders
Preferred Skills/Experience
• Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II)
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques is a plus: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Familiarity with .Net technologies and Azure DevOps.
For more information or to apply please contact [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Scrum Master - REMOTE - 0882
Build Trust Environment
Coach Organization
Implement Agile Methodology
Lead Scrum Team
Remove Organizational Impediment
The State of Maine Office of Information Technology has a full-time opening for a Scrum Master to assist with one or more Scrum Teams in support of the Department of Education.
This role is open to US citizens or GC holders only. It is expected to go one year with likely extension. Please no C2C applicants.
Responsibilities of the Scrum Master
• Act as Scrum Master on multiple scrum teams
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving visibility, transparency, and radiating information
• Lead the scrum team in using Agile framework and scrum practices
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, stand-ups, team communications, and decision making with the team
• Help the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction and provide education where needed
• Lead the scrum and development teams to become self-organized
• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments
• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Planning and tracking Beta Testing and User Acceptance Testing in partnership with Product Owners
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example
Required Experience of the Scrum Master
• 5+ years technology related industry experience
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams directly as a Scrum Master or Program Manager
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict
• Knowledgeable in techniques to fill in gaps in the scrum
• Experience with successful Agile techniques
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction with a, “Find a way to get it done” attitude
• Outstanding time management skills and attention to details
• Ability to troubleshoot details while maintaining the “big picture” view
• Ability to triage scrum team issues based on priority, impact, risk, release timing.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and build trust with stakeholders
Preferred Skills/Experience
• Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II)
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques is a plus: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Familiarity with .Net technologies and Azure DevOps.
For more information or to apply please contact [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Scrum Master - REMOTE - 0882
Recommended Skills
Apply Scrum PrincipleBuild Trust Environment
Coach Organization
Implement Agile Methodology
Lead Scrum Team
Remove Organizational Impediment