Scrum Master

Company: Robert Half
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 00700-0011649244Classification: Scrum MasterCompensation: $35.63 to $41.25 hourlyThe Scrum Master helps project teams properly use Scrum, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. The Scrum Master understands Scrum values, practices, and applications and provides a level of knowledge and ability above and beyond that of typical project managers. The Scrum Master acts as "servant leader," helping the rest of the Scrum team work together and apply the Scrum framework. The Scrum Master also protects the team from both internal and external distractions.Essential Duties:--- Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers.--- Guiding the team on how to benefit from self-organization.--- Guiding the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.--- Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.--- Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.--- Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.--- Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.--- Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.--- Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.--- Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially on grooming and maintaining the product backlog.--- Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example.Required Skills/Experience:--- A bachelor's degree or higher--- Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.--- Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)--- A firm understanding of Agile and its 12 guiding principles--- Previous experience in a leadership position--- Experience using JIRA and ConfluenceJob Requirements:Agile, Certified Scrum MasterRobert Half Technology matches IT professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary, project or full-time basis. From roles in software and applications to IT infrastructure and operations, we provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities.Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches you with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4429. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.-- 2020 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).

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