CAREER CONNECTOR

SCRUM MASTER SUMMARY

• Guides and coaches one or more Scrum Teams on how to use Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services to our customers while aligning to agile process.
• Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.
• Responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and the teams adhere to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines.
• Coaches the Scrum teams in self-organization, cross-functional skillset, domain knowledge and communicates effectively, both internally and externally working within the Scrum teams.
• Works directly with the product owners and provide guidance to product owners in agile and scrum
• Works with Scrum Team (and other teams as needed), as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
• Resolves team impediments with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization.
• Works with Agile coaches and other Scrum Masters to grow within the role.
• Contributes to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
• Facilitates and supports all scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Assist the team with preparing for delivery planning (program increments) and participate in the delivery planning efforts, participate in scrum of scrums and any other project event as established by the project team
• Acts as a leader who coaches and supports Agile teams assigned to mainly Business as Usual (BAU) work and to a lesser degree, important department initiatives and applicable portions of corporate projects and initiatives.

The client is looking for the following background and skills:

• 8+ years experience required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
  • Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
  Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required
  . MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
  • ScrumMaster Certification Preferred but not required

Contract to hire (no c2c)

Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA/  Cleveland, OH/ Dallas, TX/ Birmingham, AL

Please submit your resume directly to Lkeay@pyramid-group.com for immediate consideration

About Pyramid Consulting Group, Inc

Pyramid Consulting Group is a recognized leader in today's Information Technology staffing industry. Founded in 1996, Pyramid Consulting Group, Inc. is a professional firm specializing in I.T. Consulting and permanent placement services in the greater Pittsburgh area. The Pittsburgh Technology Council and The Pittsburgh Business Times have recognized Pyramid's accomplishments by honoring us as one of the Top Fastest Growing Businesses and "Top 50" for many years. Regardless of the position, Pyramid presents clients with the highest quality of candidates. We conduct business with clients and candidates personally and professionally, building strong relationships with both. Pyramid Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon sex, race, religion, marital status or national origin when making a decision to hire an individual. Address: 2800 Corporate Dr Ste 101 Wexford, PA 15090-7604, US

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