Scrum Master (Remote - WFH)

Team Cognitive is seeking a Scrum Master to facilitate the agile methodology and ensure effective and timely delivery of high-quality software.

Responsibilities

Include... • The Scrum Master will report to the Product Line Project Manager and will be responsible for the managing and facilitating daily scrum and sprint cadences in a fast-paced, complex technology environment • Assist manage risks and dependencies • Escalate and track impediments via Jira and in coordination with Product Line Project Manager • Provide input on staffing and resourcing to address critical bottlenecks • Responsible for weekly reporting, deliverable and ad hoc reporting as needed • Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineers • Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and other information radiators • Establish and communicate the calendars for Product Line (PL) Iterations and Program Increments (PIs) • Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics; where necessary Coach leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets • Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle; Work with and support the UX Lead • Facilitate System Demos and Solution Demos Required Skills: • Skillsets must include mastery/certification in the following key areas: • Agile, Kanban, Scrum, and SAFe • Advanced experience using Jira; including Jira project set up and configuration. • Ability to easily build new relationships and proactively establish a variety of contacts across the client’s and our own internal organization • Proven experience leading and coordinating multiple teams in a fast-paced, complex technology environment • Proven ability to balance multiple, concurrent/parallel activities • Strong knowledge and experience in SDLC in an Agile delivery environment Required Education, Experience, and Clearance: • Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent • Ability to obtain a Public Trust – Medium Background Investigation (MBI) Desired Skills: • A highly-motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills • A work ethic and technical knowledge that inspires others to aspire to, with the ability to self-manage workload and deliverables under tight deadlines across multiple product lines in a large portfolio • Government contract delivery experience in an Agile delivery environment Desired Certifications: • Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent Apply Job!