What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc?
SUMMARY
The Scrum Master will facilitate Agile processes and ensure the successful delivery of projects across the entire Advanced Digital Technologies organization. Although a majority of the projects will be run using Agile methodologies, the Scrum Master should also be well-versed in other Project Management methodologies and use those to manage projects when appropriate. The Scrum Master will manage multiple projects simultaneously, performing Scrum ceremonies (daily stands-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives), as well as spend a lot of time in Jira setting up and managing the Scrum Board and helping teams get through their user stories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, spring planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborate with Product Owners across the business to define and prioritize the product backlog
- Ensure the team adheres to Agile principles and best practices
- Support the Project Manager by tracking and reporting on project progress and team performance
- Track KPIs and help teams deliver high-quality products/solutions on time
- Communicate project goals, status updates, and challenges between external groups and the project team
- Proactively look for potential roadblocks, remove impediments, and resolve conflicts to keep the team on track
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Extensive experience working in Jira, or similar project management tools, to manage sprint boards and track the team’s performance
- Proven ability to communicate technical and functional information across stakeholders, technical teams, and cross functional teams
- Excellent leadership skills, prioritizing the needs of the team and empowering them to make decisions
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in an enterprise level environment
- Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile processes and methodologies
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification, preferred
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or re-assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
