What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scrum Master (Houston, TX - hybrid, 3 days a week onsite) position at Matlen Silver?
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master
Duration: 10 Months W2 Contract
Location: Houston, TX (3 days per week onsite)
Required Pay Scale: $68.00/hr W2
Objectives of this role
Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the company.
Guide and coach the team on Agile Scrum principles and practices.
Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
Work with the Product Owners to prioritize the product backlog.
You will work closely with the product development team to ensure that the work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to the desired level of quality. Additionally, you will serve as a coach and mentor to our team helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that the team is meeting its objectives consistently.
Must Haves:
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Deep knowledge of Scrum principles, practices, and artifacts.
Ability to effectively lead meetings, actively listen, and guide discussions.
Responding to changing circumstances and adjusting plans as needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
Nice to Haves:
General conceptual understanding of programming, infrastructure, cloud services and DB querying.
Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
About Matlen Silver
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: //
Duration: 10 Months W2 Contract
Location: Houston, TX (3 days per week onsite)
Required Pay Scale: $68.00/hr W2
Objectives of this role
Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the company.
Guide and coach the team on Agile Scrum principles and practices.
Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
Work with the Product Owners to prioritize the product backlog.
You will work closely with the product development team to ensure that the work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to the desired level of quality. Additionally, you will serve as a coach and mentor to our team helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that the team is meeting its objectives consistently.
Must Haves:
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Deep knowledge of Scrum principles, practices, and artifacts.
Ability to effectively lead meetings, actively listen, and guide discussions.
Responding to changing circumstances and adjusting plans as needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
Nice to Haves:
General conceptual understanding of programming, infrastructure, cloud services and DB querying.
Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
About Matlen Silver
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: //
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Salary : $68
