Scrum Master/Technical Project Manager
| Company | Hanna Andersson |
|---|---|
| Location | Remote in USA, Portland, OR, USA |
| Salary | $91000 – $102000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile development environment.
- Proven track record of successfully facilitating Scrum teams and delivering software projects on time and within scope.
- Experience above should also include working with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
- Intermediate experience performing traditional project management duties such as creation of timelines and Gantt charts using Smartsheet or comparable project management tool.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
- Intermediate Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar project management software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward successful delivery.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and navigate ambiguity.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure that the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices, fostering a disciplined approach to Agile development.
- Proactively identify and help remove obstacles that may impede the team’s progress.
- Foster a collaborative environment where the team can be productive and self-organizing.
- Assist the team in breaking down work into manageable tasks and estimating effort.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure that the product backlog is well-groomed and prioritized.
- Facilitate communication between the development team, Product Owner, and other stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals and expectations.
- Promote transparency by ensuring that the team’s progress is visible and understood by all stakeholders.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by helping the team identify and implement process improvements.
- Conduct regular retrospectives and work with the team to turn insights into actionable improvements.
- Monitor and report on key metrics related to team performance and Agile maturity.
- Proactively identify and manage risks and issues that may impact the team’s ability to deliver.
- Work with the team and stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Provide coaching to team members on Agile best practices and principles, helping them to grow and improve their skills.
- Mentor junior Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners within the organization as needed.
- Assist with project planning and timeline creation/maintenance.
- Actively monitor overall project progress and dependencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required with sufficient relevant experience.