Senior Scrum Master (Remote)

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Requirements:

• At least 5 years as a Scrum Master (or in a similar role).
• Lives and breathes the principles of true leadership, with a focus on serving as a positive example, being proactive, and prioritizing problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Agile Scrum Master Certification (preferably, but not required).
• Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate effective communication among team members.
• Actively monitor team's progress on commitments, taking proactive measures to ensure they are on track, and keeping all parties updated on progress and changes.
• Champion agile values, principles, and practices within the organization.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance Agile practices to improve software delivery effectiveness.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies, including stand-up meetings, sprint meetings, retrospectives, etc.
• Help product Owners refine, arrange, and optimize product backlogs.
• Remove roadblocks that can hinder team progress.
• Help with release planning and deployment activities.
• Onboard, train, and mentor scrum team members.
• Monitor the team’s progress and health, applying strategies for ongoing improvement.
• Coach members to increase team effectiveness and organizational impact.
• Guide the team towards driving results at an organizational level.
• Facilitate self-organization within teams, empowering team members to take ownership and drive initiatives.