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sr. agile scrum master.

• tewksbury , massachusetts

• posted january 25, 2023

job details

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• $58 - $61 per hour

• temp to perm

• bachelor degree

• category computer and mathematical occupations

• reference991836

job details

job summary:

Randstad Federal.

We have over a decade of experience providing talent with clearance and workforce solutions that drive bottom-line value for federal agencies and the organizations that serve them. Learn more about what we do, meet our experienced team and get an inside look at the strategic partnerships that set us apart.

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Location: Tewksbury, MA

Remote Capabilities: 100% Remote (anywhere in the US) and Occasional Travel to the Client's Site

Clearance Required: SSI Required

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master versed in an array of agile approaches to working with a team of software, mechanical, systems engineers, and testers (approximately 30).

location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $58 - 61 per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Working closely with an engineering project manager (release train) and team leads (initiative projects) to define user stories and tasks.

• Responsible for facilitating self-organizing team(s) to ensure the team is making progress against Program Increment commitments

• Protect the team from scope creep during the execution of the PI

• Remove impediments for the team and coordinate with the Release

• Train Engineers in implementing solutions

• Help team members communicate, coordinate, and cooperate

• Support and enforce the Scrum process and other rules

• Ensure that the team has a clear understanding of the Definition of Done and how to meet it

• Coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and communicate status to management

• Work with the Product Owner/s to review and prioritize features

• Lead and facilitate agile sprint planning, sprint review, demos, sprint retro, and PI planning

• Work with Product Owner/s to develop User Stories to meet the Feature acceptance criteria

• Collect and share team metrics with the team, determine when new metrics are needed, and develop improvements in metrics

• Coach teams on agile and scrum principles with the goal of continuous improvement

• Observe team dynamics, recognize strengths and weaknesses of individual team member's contributions, and coach the team to drive improvements in productivity

• Create a fun sharing and learning environment, experiment with various ideas to improve delivery, including pair programming and cross-functional training

• Promote teamwork to achieve sprint goals

• Lead teams towards agile maturity

qualifications:

• Experience level: Manager

• Minimum 4 years of experience

• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Scrum Master

• Leading Teams

• Communication Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.