Scrum Master
Apply NowCompany: Seven Seven Software
Location: Newark, NJ 07104
Description:
Day to day accountabilities will include:
Plan and facilitate team ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demo, and retrospectives
Coach and support the Product Owner to effectively manage the backlog and maximize business value
Shield the team from outside distractions and interferences
Help manage risks, raise impediments, and facilitate their resolution
Develop familiarity with the team's objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate dependencies across multiple teams
Lead team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques
Represent the team at the Scrum-of-Scrum (SoS), collaborate with the RTE and other Scrum Masters to ensure execution alignment within the program
Participate in Scrum Master Communities of Practices (CoP) to learn from and share experiences and apply learnings to improve team performance and grow within the role
Collaborate with Financial Management Team to keep Journey / Team info consolidated and updated using Power BI as a tool
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role required
Adept at story writing, estimation, refinement, and other techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills to partner and interact with technical and business stakeholders; a "servant leader" mindset
Exceptional communication skills, analytical, problem-solving skills, mentoring and facilitation skills
Highly organized and motivated; a "can do" attitude
Assertive with ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and be a change agent for the team
Experience using Power BI or similar tools strongly preferred
Scrum Master certification a plus
Plan and facilitate team ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demo, and retrospectives
Coach and support the Product Owner to effectively manage the backlog and maximize business value
Shield the team from outside distractions and interferences
Help manage risks, raise impediments, and facilitate their resolution
Develop familiarity with the team's objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate dependencies across multiple teams
Lead team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques
Represent the team at the Scrum-of-Scrum (SoS), collaborate with the RTE and other Scrum Masters to ensure execution alignment within the program
Participate in Scrum Master Communities of Practices (CoP) to learn from and share experiences and apply learnings to improve team performance and grow within the role
Collaborate with Financial Management Team to keep Journey / Team info consolidated and updated using Power BI as a tool
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role required
Adept at story writing, estimation, refinement, and other techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills to partner and interact with technical and business stakeholders; a "servant leader" mindset
Exceptional communication skills, analytical, problem-solving skills, mentoring and facilitation skills
Highly organized and motivated; a "can do" attitude
Assertive with ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and be a change agent for the team
Experience using Power BI or similar tools strongly preferred
Scrum Master certification a plus