Job Description
We're looking for a professional and organized Scrum Master to join our team in Leesburg, United States. In this role, you will serve as a catalyst for agile transformation, facilitating collaboration and driving continuous improvement across development teams. You will be responsible for coaching teams on Scrum practices, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. The ideal candidate will be a supportive leader who empowers teams to deliver high-quality products while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team communication and continuous process improvement
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile and Scrum methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared ownership
- Identify, escalate, and help resolve impediments and blockers that hinder team productivity and sprint progress
- Manage and prioritize product backlogs in collaboration with product owners, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives
- Monitor sprint metrics and team performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for optimization
- Facilitate communication between development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment
- Support team members in their professional development through coaching, mentoring, and skill-building initiatives
- Customize and adapt Agile processes to fit organizational needs while maintaining core Scrum principles
- Conduct retrospectives and implement actionable improvements based on team feedback and performance data
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of sprint activities, metrics, and team progress for reporting and analysis
Qualifications
**Required Skills and Experience:**
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile coaching role for a minimum of 3 years
- Deep knowledge of Scrum framework, Agile methodologies, and best practices
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to guide teams through complex challenges
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
- Proficiency in sprint planning, backlog management, and release planning
- Experience with conflict resolution and impediment removal in team environments
- Demonstrated ability to analyze team performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling methodologies
- Experience working in software development or technology-driven environments
- Familiarity with Kanban or Lean principles
- Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams
- Background in process improvement and organizational change management
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
i360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
Only Direct Hires - No recruiting or staffing firms’ submissions will be considered.
