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Responsible for leading one or more Scrum teams. As a leader of Scrum teams, this role brings a disciplined application of the Agile methodology as adopted by GHX. The Scrum Master is responsible for removing any impediments to help the delivery teams meet their sprint commitments. This position will help drive best practice use of the Agile methodology as a core to the development lifecycle. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment and be a change agent.
Principle duties and responsibilities:
· Effective servant based leadership of Agile Scrum teams and processes
· Mentor team members on Agile methods and best practices
· Work with scrum teams to ensure that the principles of the Scrum methodology are protected
· Conduct Agile planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
· Responsible for reporting of velocity, risks, road blocks, sprint burn-down and release project
· Work with Agile Scrum teams to help resolve issues and conflicts
· Promote continuous improvement and help teams to increase productivity and to foster innovation
· Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
· Skilled in leading meetings, setting agendas, driving decisions, and negotiating win/win solutions
· Experience in leading technical teams-coaching, training and guiding Agile teams
· Proven track record of building motivated, collaborative, and productive development teams
· Strong facilitation skills
· Exceptional interpersonal skills
· Excellent listening and communication skills
· Experience in project management and/or development experience in a software development environment
· Strong leadership and relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently
· A willingness to provide instruction, mentoring, and coaching at all levels
· Experience in Microsoft Office 2007 Suite including Excell, Work, Project, Outlook.
· Experience with Rally Software
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant work experience
· Certified ScrumMaster
· 1-2 years of Agile ScrumMaster experience, working in an Agile software development environment
GHX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GHX complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
GHX expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GHX’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
