Scrum Master (On-Site, IN)

Allied Solutions LLC•Carmel, IN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scrum Master facilitates and champions the Agile software development process by coaching and mentoring development teams, identifying and eliminating impediments, and promoting the use of Agile principles. The Scrum Master ensures smooth operation of Agile processes and activities and is responsible for leading applicable ceremonies. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Team Support (70%) Organize and facilitate Agile activities and ceremonies Effectively manage user story estimation and forecasting Coach team on established standards to minimize operational and reputational risk Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress Utilize team feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity and work with team to continuously improve Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-management, promoting healthy interactions both within the team and stakeholders Support the team using Agile planning and development tools (e.g. JIRA) Stakeholder Communication and Partnership (20%) Ensure all meetings are positive, productive, stay on topic and are kept within the timebox Collaborate closely with product owner to manage the backlog Champion and facilitate adoption of Agile principles Communicate with leaders to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions Teamwork and Learning (10%) Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes Actively participate in learning opportunities such as communities of practice or conferences to improve skills and better support the team Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization Other duties as assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our privacy statement click here To view our terms and conditions click here If you don't see a role that fits your profile, Introduce Yourself to stay informed about news, events and opportunities. When you join Allied Solutions, you are part of a company that’s been recognized for its commitment to making an impact. Allied has been ranked by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Allied's customer service team has received the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal for eight consecutive years. And in 2022, Allied was honored with a Spirit United award, acknowledging our 13-year relationship with United Way of Central Indiana. As Allied continues to expand into new markets and reach new clients, opportunities to join the company and advance your career grow as well. Allied continually invests in learning and development resources to help you build new skills and advance your career. Come grow with us! Thank you for your interest in Allied Solutions. Once you have created a Candidate Home account, feel free to create a job alert to stay up to date on opportunities at Allied Solutions. We also recommend that you periodically check on our job postings and apply directly for positions that interest you. Allied Solutions roles are listed with Job Category beginning with ALD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
3 – 5 years of Agile experience
3+ years of Scrum Master experience
Agile Certification

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate Agile activities and ceremonies
Effectively manage user story estimation and forecasting
Coach team on established standards to minimize operational and reputational risk
Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress
Utilize team feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity and work with team to continuously improve
Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-management, promoting healthy interactions both within the team and stakeholders
Support the team using Agile planning and development tools (e.g. JIRA)
Ensure all meetings are positive, productive, stay on topic and are kept within the timebox
Collaborate closely with product owner to manage the backlog
Champion and facilitate adoption of Agile principles
Communicate with leaders to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks
Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions
Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes
Actively participate in learning opportunities such as communities of practice or conferences to improve skills and better support the team
Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization
Other duties as assigned