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Project Manager Scrum Master

12 Month Contract (Possible Extension or Contract-to-Hire )

Location: Hybrid (Client located in Houston, TX)

* Must be able to work on a W-2 basis

*Must be local to the Houston, TX area

Job Description

The Project Manager/ Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum and Agile. The Scrum Master does this by helping everyone understand Scrum / Agile theory, practices, rules, and values. The Project Manager/Scrum Master helps those outside the Scrum Team understand which of their interactions with the Scrum Team are helpful and which are not. The Scrum Master helps everyone change these interactions to maximize the value created by the Scrum Team.

In this role, the chosen resource will be responsible for fully engaging with and supporting multiple agile teams (up to 3) in the learning, adoption, and application of agile mindset, values, and principles. The Scrum Master II will guide, coach, and mentor teams along their agile journey as they apply the appropriate framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.) to deliver on organizational goals and objectives in becoming self-managed, high performing teams.

The Scrum Master will also champion adoption of the agile mindset across the larger organization through business and stakeholder engagement, facilitation of information/training sessions, and exemplifying the spirit of agile.

• Actively engaging with and in the team to deliver valuable software for the business. Our scrum masters are an integral part of the team, working to assist in delivery of value, not mere observers, or meeting schedulers.
• Removing impediments while also coaching the team to develop the ability to remove impediments for itself.
• Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on problem-solving.
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitating team discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Coaching the team, stakeholders, and rest of the organization on how to apply Agile values and principles to delight customers.
• Coaching the team toward self-management and discovering how to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile derived frameworks.
• Assisting the team in identifying and taking the next step on their agile journey, at a pace that is sustainable for the team and organization.
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information about the team, their product, and the value delivered to the business at regular intervals and/or as requested.
• Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially on refinement and maintaining a healthy product backlog.
• Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example.
• Serving as a peer mentor to other Scrum Masters and partnering with Agile Coaches to drive agility throughout the organization.

Skill Requirements

• Must have experience working with ERP system applications.
• Certified Scrum Master (Required)
• Knowledge and experience with Agile approaches - Kanban, Scrum, XP, etc. (Required)
• Advanced agile certifications (Preferred)
• Ability to create and facilitate team level training
• Ability to coach/mentor/support multiple scrum teams
• Polished communication skills when interacting with management and stakeholders
• Ability to serve as a leader of other Scrum Masters
• Team or people leadership experience
• Experience with facilitation, continuous improvement, empowerment of teams, creating transparency, and servant leadership
• Knowledge and/or experience with Agile software development approaches i.e., Automated Testing, User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration, Testing, Pairing, Agile Games, etc.
• Familiarity and experience with Agile Tools - (e.g., ADO, Rally, Jira, TFS, etc.)

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. (Equivalent experience acceptable).

You Will Receive The Following Benefits:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

• Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.

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