Scrum Master - Chicago, IL - Georgia IT Inc.
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Scrum Master
Chicago, IL
Contract
USC/GC and GC EAD
Description:
Job overview and responsibilities
The Scrum Master plays an important role in supporting United's customer notifications platform. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to maximize the benefit of IT and Business investments.
Scrum Master experience and skills
Must have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. Will also need the ability to coordinate people and projects (occasionally facilitating changes) with your mind set on deliverables. Strong communicator, a capable leader and invested in Agile frameworks.
Responsibilities
Manage each project's scope and timeline
Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
Coach team members in Agile frameworks
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
Help teams implement changes effectively
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
Help build a productive environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it
Requirements and skills
Experience in a scrum master role
Familiarity with software development
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Outstanding organizational skills
Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
Scrum master certification is a plus "
Chicago, IL
Contract
USC/GC and GC EAD
Description:
Job overview and responsibilities
The Scrum Master plays an important role in supporting United's customer notifications platform. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to maximize the benefit of IT and Business investments.
Scrum Master experience and skills
Must have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. Will also need the ability to coordinate people and projects (occasionally facilitating changes) with your mind set on deliverables. Strong communicator, a capable leader and invested in Agile frameworks.
Responsibilities
Manage each project's scope and timeline
Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
Coach team members in Agile frameworks
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
Help teams implement changes effectively
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
Help build a productive environment where team members 'own' the product and enjoy working on it
Requirements and skills
Experience in a scrum master role
Familiarity with software development
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Outstanding organizational skills
Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
Scrum master certification is a plus "
Source : Georgia IT Inc.