Agile Scrum Master (RFTP 319) at JS Consulting

Job Title- Agile Scrum Master Project Location Remote Duration- 6 months contract Visa- USC/ GC Need candidates from California only with utility exp. Job Description-: Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail) Scrum Master Certification Minimum three (3) years experience as a scrum master using Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Must show experience identifying impediments and advocating for the resolution/mitigation of the impediments Must have served as a Scrum Master for a minimum of one (1) year to Agile teams with experience in facilitating daily stand-ups sprint planning sprint reviews retrospectives and quarterly program increment planning. Must have minimum three (3) years of experience and knowledge working with of Atlassian JIRA and Align work management tools. Must have experience in the ability to create and manage Agile team backlog sprint plans roadmaps and productivity reporting within the work management tools. Must have experience in the ability to coordinate and link test cases and test results with development of user stories and tasks. Must have experience in the ability to promote and support Agile principles and practices across the organization. Must have experience in the ability to remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure uninterrupted progress. Must have experience in the ability to collaborate with Product Owners to manage backlogs and assist with user story refinement. Must have experience in the ability to track and communicate team progress metrics and performance to stakeholders. Must have experience in the ability to facilitate continuous improvement efforts and support team development and coaching. Must have experience in the ability to coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to foster organizational Agile maturity. Must have experience in the ability to assist in risk identification and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Desirable Qualifications Has the experience in the ability to foster a culture of collaboration transparency and accountability within teams Utility (electric water or gas) environment company or sector experience. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum Kanban and Lean methodologies and development best practices. Strong and excellent facilitation coaching and communication skills. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Proven experience as a Scrum Master working in Agile software development environments. Relevant certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence without authority. Experience in utility or public sector environments is a plus. Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence) Pre-screening Question: 1. Please provide examples of your experience in how you removed impediments and drove action within the team. (1 page maximum) Key Skills Dermatology,Communication,Excel,Furniture,Airlines,Jboss Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1