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Scrum Master - Dallas, TX

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
45K-158K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
45K-158K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead and coach Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, fostering collaboration, promoting Agile mindset, ensuring Scrum adoption, and tracking metrics to improve team performance and delivery.
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About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering agile teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead and facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Remove Impediments: Identify and proactively address impediments that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Coach and Mentor: Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster Collaboration: Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and between the team and other stakeholders.
  • Promote Agile Mindset: Champion Agile values and principles, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
  • Ensure Scrum Adoption: Guide the team in adopting Scrum practices and adhering to the Scrum framework.
  • Measure and Improve: Track team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance team effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • 10+ Years of Experience in a scrum master role & Familiarity with software development
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in Agile environments.
  • Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)  
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM I, etc.) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a specific domain or industry.
  • Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
  • Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Trello, etc.).
  • A passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD  45,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 158,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post


Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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