Scrum Master - Baton Rouge

Company: Peak Mountain Technology Solutions
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

*Peak Mountain Technology Solutions* is looking for a Scrum Master who has advanced skills and expertise in working as a Scrum Master on Information Technology projects. See the details below for more information. */*/*/*/*/*/*Note: This is not a Corp to Corp position./*/*/*/*/*/*/** */*/*/*/*/*/*Note: This is not a remote position./*/*/*/*/*/*/** */*/*/*/*/*No Sponsorships. Candidate(s) must be a U.S. Citizen./*/*/*/*/*/*/** */*/*/*/*/*Also, for the sake of time, please include the following details with your r*esume: _*/*/*Reference Contact name, title, company name, address, telephone number, and email address, should be provided for 2-3 of the latest projects/employers cited in the resume. /*/**_ *Responsibilities* The Scrum Master will provide assistance to our client in developing and implementing information exchange and master data management service and support by leveraging existing infrastructure, software and data sources. The scope of the proposed services will include, but not be limited to the following: * Guide and Mentor teams and organizations using Agile/Scrum best practices, methodologies and values. Assess the Scrum maturity of the teams and organizations and coaching the teams to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the teams and organizations; Remove impediments or guide teams to remove impediments; Facilitate completion of work assignments, assigning, or dictating work assignments; Facilitate discussion, decision making, team building and conflict resolution; Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information; supporting product managers to maximize return on investment (ROI) and meet the organization's objectives; Support and educating Product Owners, to include, but not limited to grooming and maintaining the product backlog; Engage in agile delivery utilizing best agile methodology (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, etc.); Provide support to teams using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example; Performs or directs the performance of special tasks as assigned; Provides Agile Coaching and conducting training sessions. Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory: Five years minimum experience working in the Scrum Master role Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory: Expertise with application of Design Thinking Identifying and building Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program performance Experience with JIRA software * Facilitate completion of work assignments, assigning, or dictating work assignments; * Facilitate discussion, decision making, team building and conflict resolution; * Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information; supporting product managers to maximize return on investment (ROI) and meet the organization's objectives; * Support and educating the Product Owner, to include, but not limited to grooming and maintaining the product backlog; * Engage in agile delivery utilizing best agile methodology (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, etc.); * Provide support to a team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example. /* Candidates must be authorized to work in the US and a resident of the US for the previous 3 years with no longer than a 90 day absence. The position will also require direct interaction with the client. *Required Skills / Experience (Mandatory)* * 5 years minimum experience working in the Scrum Master role * Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the Information Technology field. * Leading large scale application development projects * SCRUM Master Certification * Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Effective facilitation and conflict-resolution skills * Clear and effective communication skills * Outstanding time management skills and attention to detail * Strong documentation skills /* *Required Skills / Experience (Desirable, but not Mandatory)* * Expertise with application of Design Thinking Identifying and building Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program performance Experience with JIRA software * Strong knowledge of database structures, systems, and data mining across multiple platforms. * Excellent organizational, analytical abilities with strong written and verbal communication skills. /* *Education* * BS in Computer Science or very closely related IT program degree Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $30.00 per hour Experience level: * 7 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Baton Rouge, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Scrum: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Certified Scrum Master Certification (Required) Work Location: Multiple Locations

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