We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to join our team in a 100% remote, 12+ month contract position. As a Scrum Master II, you will provide servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional agile teams, applying Agile principles and frameworks to drive continuous improvement and high performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP), to foster self-organization, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Coach teams on effective practices, theories, and techniques to support continuous improvement
- Visualize, communicate, and radiate team information to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and visibility
- Facilitate meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Address blocking issues and provide support to teams, ensuring they remain focused on achieving their goals
- Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and provide guidance on Agile practices
- Collaborate with other Agile Leaders to increase the effectiveness of Agile within the organization
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience as a member of an agile team, including 2+ years of Scrum Master experience
- Advanced skills in Jira, Target Process, reporting, and capacity planning
- Experience using Agile in a business environment, preferably Agile Release Train (ART)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Depth of knowledge in at least two technology team roles (project manager, user experience, business analyst, developer, testing, deployment)
- Prior experience fostering team self-organization and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices
- Experience developing/managing digital capabilities
- Understanding of Design Thinking principles
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate ($58-$68/hour on W2)
- 100% remote work arrangement
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the financial industry
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