Scrum Master, Agile Facilitation in Columbus
Overview
Own Agile delivery for a cross-functional team in Columbus, Ohio, driving sprints from planning to retrospective. You will guide Scrum ceremonies, shield the team from blockers, and sync with product and engineering leadership. This contract role demands hands-on facilitation and process discipline, with direct impact on release velocity.
What You'll Do7
- 1Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team focused on sprint goals.
- 2Remove impediments that block team progress, escalating to management when necessary to sustain momentum.
- 3Coach the team on Scrum principles and self-organization, improving their Agile maturity each sprint.
- 4Partner with the product owner to groom the backlog, prioritize user stories, and define sprint acceptance criteria.
- 5Track sprint metrics like velocity and burndown, and present progress to stakeholders to drive transparency.
- 6Shield the team from external distractions and scope creep during the sprint to protect commitments.
- 7Facilitate cross-team coordination to resolve dependencies and align on integrated delivery timelines.
Requirements7
- 12+ years as a Scrum Master in a software development environment, with hands-on Agile and Scrum framework experience.
- 2Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
- 3Proficiency with Jira or similar Agile project management tools for sprint tracking and reporting.
- 4Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills to guide team discussions and decision-making.
- 5Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of enabling delivery.
- 6Experience working in an onsite role within a fast-paced corporate environment.
- 7Understanding of software development lifecycle and common engineering practices such as CI/CD and test automation.
Salary Insight
$104 - $125k per year
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