Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Delivery Manager

Position location: This is a limited remote role. To be considered, you must reside in Missouri (MO), Kansas (KS), or Oklahoma (OK)

Job Summary:

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile practices within a development team, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. They act as a servant leader, removing impediments, coaching team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality products. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance team autonomy with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies

• Coach the team on Agile principles and Scrum practices to improve maturity and performance.

• Remove impediments and escalate issues that block progress.

• Collaborate with Product Owner to ensure backlog clarity and prioritization.

• Partner with vendors to support project implementation and product release

• Promote transparency, communication, and alignment across teams and departments.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of learning.

Experience:

• Required: 3 years of SCRUM MASTER experience in an Agile environment
• Preferred: 3 to 5 years of experience in a software factory delivery environment.
• Preferred: 2 years as software developer or QA engineer.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and project management software, preferably Azure DevOps Boards (ADO).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment:

This is a limited remote role. To be considered, you must reside in Missouri (MO), Kansas (KS), or Oklahoma (OK).

Travel:

Some travel based on business need may be required.