IT Infrastructure Technology Scrum Master

Only applicants that are currently living/working local to MSP with the required infrastructure project experience will be considered for this role. NorthShore Resources has a contract to hire opportunity for a Scrum Master to support our client's IT Infrastructure Technology teams. The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching teams on self-management and working cross-functionally, while also demonstrating the value of completing high-value increments of work. This position helps remove impediments to teams' progress and guides them on collaborating positively and productively within and across teams. Required Qualifications 4-year degree 8 years of information technology or product team experience 1 years of experience in the ScrumMaster role Knowledge of various Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Etc. ScrumMaster Certification Understanding of the fundamentals of Agile and iterative development Expert facilitator and collaborator High energy, effective leader with the attitude of empowerment and ability to lead their team to self-organization Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences with varying degrees of technical acumen Excellent problem-solving skills Proven collaboration skills Continual learner Knowledge of Agile targeted Tools Knowledge or experience in working with IT Infrastructure applications and Service Now. Experience supporting IT Infrastructure teams. Strong knowledge of IT processes. ScrumMaster Certification through the Scrum Alliance Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), work commenced toward this certification, or strong desire to begin working towards this certification Schedule/Location: M-F; Days May work remotely but seeking local candidates for occasional onsite meetings and/or future FTE conversion. Accountabilities: Facilitates the activities of an Agile team through encouraging and supporting the team to self-manage their work iterations using a "leader who serves" management style Ensures self-organized team's continuous improvement through monitoring and coaching Assists the Product Owner in maintaining a product strategy and roadmap through story mapping and other Agile activities Works with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is prioritized and refined to the appropriate level Ensures all Scrum team events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox Removes impediments for the team and escalates issues as appropriate Actively participates and contributes to the company's internal ScrumMaster Community of Practice Develops team members through coaching and by fostering a positive work environment Proactively identifies risks and dependencies and escalates with Product Owner and leadership as necessary to mitigate risks and eliminate dependencies through incremental organization improvement Collaboratively partners with various levels throughout the organization to achieve goals and remove impediments Is responsible for radiating metrics such as the team's capacity, velocity, and health on an ongoing basis Consistently advocates for agile/iterative development practices within the organization