Lead Scrum Master -SAFe Agile

Mavensoft is seeking Applications for a dynamic Lead Scrum Master & Kanban guru from qualified, interested, and available candidates for 12 months contract assignment with a leading company in Portland, OR. If you are interested and meet the below requirements, please email, or apply online for immediate considerations with your salary expectations.

Job Title : Lead Scrum Master -SAFe Agile

Duration: 1-year

Location: Hillsboro, OR Onsite/Hybrid

Key Skills: Scrum/Kanban Master, Ability to teach new Agilists, transitions .

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• 3+ years of experience managing traditional projects.
• Experience with servant leadership, facilitation, and situational awareness
• Objectivity to help the team decide the highest value work to pursue.
• Ability to manage a high number of competing priorities.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of various techniques for filling in the gaps left in the Scrum approach.
• Product lifecycle management tools experience (Azure DevOps, VersionOne, Jira)
• Experience working in team-oriented environments.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience and/or education
• Knowledge of SAFe & Disciplined Agile
• Servant Leadership and flexibility

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and amplify team momentum
• Lead the teams on how to leverage the Scrum framework and Agile values to realize strategic outcomes
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, bi-weekly backlog grooming, bi-weekly sprint planning, and demo/retrospective ceremonies
• Maintain the product backlog and sprint backlog
• Drive clarity of team scope and obsess focus on the most important work
• Assess the Scrum competence of the teams and coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable but challenging
• Hold the teams accountable to their vision and targets
• Help remove blockers or assist with escalation and problem-solving
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or judgement, with an emphasis on solutioning
• Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and friction resolution
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information of the teams' work
• Support the Product Owner, especially with maintaining the product backlog

Please apply online.

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