Scrum Master

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Our client is seeking a Scrum Master for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

A scrum master is a servant leader and steward of the scrum framework.
The Scrum Master ensures that the team is following good agile practices, helps educate the team in Scrum, and ensures the Agile process is being followed.
Scrum Masters help cultivate an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement, and iterative delivery with the ultimate goal of supporting the team to achieve their sprint commitments.

• Exhibits the behaviors of servant leadership with a lean-agile mindset

• Teaches, coaches, and champions scrum best practices

• Helps the team through a journey of continuous improvement

• Enabler for the team to self-organize, self-manage, and iteratively delivery

• Supports and enforces the Scrum process, practices, and other team working agreements

• Facilitator of scrum ceremonies/events

• Sets up and works with Kanban teams

• Supports the Product Owner with their management and prioritization of the backlog

• Helps with escalation and removal of impediments

• Ensure the team maintains morale and individuals act in best interest of the team

• Monitor progress and report to stakeholders using metrics

• Monitor and maintain team delivery velocity

• Supports the development and adherence to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done

• Escalates people problems to management where necessary

• Helps the team manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth

• Protects the team from outside distractions

Skills & Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience leading small to medium scale projects/activities

• CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification

• Experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment

• Working knowledge of information technology projects

• Experience working with Service Delivery (versus Software Delivery) teams

• Experience setting up and working with Kanban teams

• Strong verbal and visual presentation software skills with the ability to disseminate relevant information

• Proficient in research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership

• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Business, Information Technology or Computer Science

• Preferred - knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends.
Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers.
You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles.
If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company.
Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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