Scrum Master at Beacon Hill in Des Plaines, Illinois

Posted in Other 3 days ago.

Type: full-time





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.

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