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Scrum Master
Seattle, WA
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering agile teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead and facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Remove Impediments: Identify and proactively address impediments that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues.
Coach and Mentor: Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
Foster Collaboration: Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and between the team and other stakeholders.
Promote Agile Mindset: Champion Agile values and principles, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
Ensure Scrum Adoption: Guide the team in adopting Scrum practices and adhering to the Scrum framework.
Measure and Improve: Track team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance team effectiveness.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in Agile environments.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts effectively.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM I, etc.) is preferred.
