Scrum Master - W2

Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Kansas City, MO (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

You should have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. You ll also need the ability to coordinate people and projects (occasionally facilitating changes) with your mind set on deliverables.

Responsibilities:
Helping software development teams apply the Scrum framework.
Planning deliverables and helping teams monitor performance.
Manage each project s scope and timeline.
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).
Help teams implement changes effectively.
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.
Help build a productive environment where team members own the product and enjoy working. on it
Facilitate the Agile development process and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization to foster high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Serve as a servant leader, removing impediments and ensuring the team has the necessary resources and support to deliver quality software on time.
Collaborate with the product owner to manage the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and ensure alignment between business objectives and development efforts.
Promote and enforce Agile values, principles, and practices, and create an environment that fosters continuous improvement, learning, and adaptability.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust among team members and stakeholders.
Track and report team progress, sprint metrics, and project status to stakeholders, facilitating communication and visibility of project outcomes.
Identify and resolve conflicts within the team and facilitate constructive problem-solving discussions to promote team harmony and collaboration.
Continuously monitor and assess team dynamics, identifying opportunities to enhance teamwork, communication, and productivity.
Stay up to date with Agile and Scrum best practices, industry trends, and emerging methodologies, sharing knowledge and promoting continuous learning within the team.

Requirements and skills
Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required.
Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial.
Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus.
Experience in a scrum master role
Familiarity with software development
Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders.
Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress.
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking.
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Outstanding organizational skills