Job Description:
Our client is actively seeking a
Scrum Master to help lead their agile transformation based out of their Rosemont, IL office.
This position will be 4 days onsite in Rosemont, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Agile Facilitation:
- Serve as a servant-leader for Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
- Promote team self-organization, accountability, and ownership.
Transformation Support:
- Act as a change agent to foster Agile adoption across the organization.
- Collaborate with leadership to align team activities with organizational transformation goals.
- Identify and address challenges to Agile adoption, including resistance to change.
Continuous Improvement:
- Facilitate the identification and implementation of process improvements.
- Monitor team performance using metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to drive insights and optimization.
Impediment Removal:
- Proactively identify and remove obstacles to team progress.
- Escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the team level.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
- Provide transparent updates on team progress, risks, and achievements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification; advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) are a plus.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in organizations undergoing Agile transformations.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and principles.
- Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and foster a collaborative environment.
- Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
- Familiarity with scaled Agile environments and organizational change management is preferred.