Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description: Scrum Master

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Location: Jackson, MI (Hybrid)

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Duration: 12+ Months

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Local to Jackson, MI on W2.

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Specific Accountabilities:

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• Serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for one or two cross-functional teams.

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• Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.

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• Guide teams in adopting Agile values, principles, and best practices to improve delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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• Monitor team progress and proactively identify, track, and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments.

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• Foster a culture of self-organization, accountability, innovation, and high performance.

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• Coach individuals, teams, and stakeholders to advance Agile maturity and organizational agility.

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• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs and prioritize work.

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• Maintain and update Azure DevOps (ADO) release plans and Agile planning artifacts.

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• Perform monthly budgeting and forecasting activities.

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• Update project management plans and timesheet task assignments.

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• Prepare and deliver project status updates, metrics, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.

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• Support effective communication and coordination across business and technology teams.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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• Advanced knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.

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• Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, frameworks, and delivery practices.

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• Experience facilitating backlog refinement and Agile planning activities.

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• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams using servant leadership techniques.

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• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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• Ability to build trust and foster effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

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• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT processes, and project delivery methodologies.

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• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile management tools preferred.

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• Strong organizational, budgeting, forecasting, and project coordination skills.

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• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

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• Adaptability, business acumen, and political awareness.

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• Business Analysis experience and utility industry knowledge are preferred.

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Remarks:

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• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.

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• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

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• Additional Agile, Project Management, or Business Analysis certifications are a plus.

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• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

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