Scrum Master

Position Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic scrum master to join our growing team. In this role you will be overseeing software development teams and working under the agile methodology. You should have proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
This position is located in our Lebanon, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

You will lead the daily stand-ups, ensuring every member is involved and performing tasks. When obstacles are identified by members, you are responsible for working across the program, and beyond as needed, to clear those obstacles. You will also protect the team from outside distractions as best as possible so each member is focused on completing their daily development activities.
You will act as a leader to our scrum team.
Through coaching and facilitation, you will ensure the team follows agile processes (e.g. self-directed problem solvers) and ceremonies (Daily Standups, Estimation, Sprint Planning, Retrospective, and refinement & Review/Demo).
We expect you to oversee design, implementation, QA, and validation of stories and deliverables.
You will help the team set realistic objectives for Feature and Sprint delivery timeframes.
Our expectation is that you will shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method.
Keep external stakeholders, collaborates, and other interested parties well informed on team progress and activities.
As the lead, you will remove blockers and impediments for team.
You are expected to build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners.
We will want you to document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for successful product delivery.
You will assist the product owner with keeping the backlog groomed & maintain relevant metrics that help the team see how they are doing.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor team members in Agile Methodologies.
Bachelor Degree
Excellent communication skills
Agile
Scrum
Experience with; SAFe, SAFe ASM, CSM, PSM I, Knowledge of Kanban, Agile Central.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,700.00 - $154,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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Skills:

• SCRUM
• Scrum Master

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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