Scrum Master (Project Management)

At Technatomy, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, and National Institute of Health, and more. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are seeking experienced Scrum Masters with strong communication skills to join our fast-growing team. We're looking for team members who bring at least 3 years of practical/on the job experience as a Scrum Master guiding teams through agile-scrum practices and values. Qualified candidates must be able to communicate and collaborate with a team of highly talented technicians and interact with the client.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team focused and productive.

·         Promote core Agile values such as collaboration and effective communication within the team, ensuring the development of working software.

·         Help the team craft user stories, epics, and features that are clearly aligned with customer lifecycle and solution components, using recognized Agile formats.

·         Identify and document user personas, ensuring they are accurately represented in user stories.

·         Ensure the development team is upholding standards with story documentation and mentor where needed.

·         Regularly update Jira to provide a transparent view of project status, allowing all stakeholders to see real-time progress.

·         Keep track of burn down rates, team velocity, and other essential metrics to report on the project's health and progress.

·         Serve as an Agile expert, educating and guiding team members in Agile practices and principles to enhance their proficiency and project contribution.

·         Enhance cooperation among Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to effectively manage backlogs and prioritize tasks.

·         Encourage a positive work environment that promotes team bonding and motivation.

·         Utilize insights from team feedback and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

·         Utilize tools like JIRA to provide stakeholders with updates on sprint progress and team performance.

·         Champion the adoption of new methods and continuous learning through retrospective feedback and a culture of experimentation.

·         Maintain open lines of communication across all team levels to ensure everyone is aligned on the project's goals, progress, and potential risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.

·         Ability to guide and support Scrum Team adherence to Agile methodologies.

·         Strong understanding of Agile processes, principles, and practices.

·         Skilled in using JIRA, Agile Accelerator, Confluence, or similar for managing sprints.

·         Capable of leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team and stakeholder management.

·         Experience working in different types of Agile delivery including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

·         Robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·         Act as a coach to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.

·         Effective at managing expectations and maintaining healthy stakeholder relationships.

·         Able to document and report on sprint progress and other critical metrics.

·         Proficient in managing changes to minimize disruptions.

·         Promotes a culture of openness, honesty, and respect within the team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED:

·         Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

·         Experience working with Federal agencies is a plus.

·         Experience with LCNC platforms like Salesforce, Pega, Appian, Box, or Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial.

EDUCATION:

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

CLEARANCE: 

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

WORK LOCATION:

·         Remote

Technatomy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Technatomy Corporation to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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