Scrum Master Job at eTek IT Services, Inc. in Blue Ash

Location : Blue Ash, OH

Apex has an immediate need for an experienced servant leader and coach leading& cross-functional agile teams operating in complex and cross functional work across the Security, Data, and Networking domain areas related to transformation to the Cloud. The Scrum Master guides and facilitates a Scrum /or Kanban team involved in a large fast-paced program implementing complex technology for business-oriented solutions, through effective application of the agile based SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) and associated ceremonies, ensuring the agreed upon agile practice is being followed. Removing impediments and fostering a high performing team with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in quality and timeliness delivery.

Ideal candidates will have the following:

·& & & & & & & & Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterprise.

·& & & & & & & & Experience in an agile environment in other roles.

·& & & & & & & & Ability to be flexible, curious, collaborative.

·& & & & & & & & Experience focusing on& learning current environment/practices& before proposing changes to transition teams to new Agile ways of working.

·& & & & & & & & Great communication drive to take on new challenges!

Must be local to Cincinnati& open to being in-office 2-3 days per week.

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·& & & & & & & & Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity

·& & & & & & & & Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies

·& & & & & & & & Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that support business goals

·& & & & & & & & Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments

·& & & & & & & & Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem solving

·& & & & & & & & Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution

·& & & & & & & & Prepare and present reports on the progress and success

·& & & & & & & & Coordinate activities with other teams across the program

·& & & & & & & & Partner with and support the Product Owner

·& & & & & & & & Participate in the Scrum of Scrums and partner with other Scrum Masters

·& & & & & & & & Coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization

·& & & & & & & & Organize and facilitate planning and coordination including release / Potentially Shippable Increments planning, iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review/demos, and retrospectives

·& & & & & & & & Ensure teams are held accountable to agile SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) tenants and their internal working agreements including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices

·& & & & & & & & Promote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility

·& & & & & & & & Ensure the team is tracking and communicating team progress and metrics to the appropriate resources.

·& & & & & & & & Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativity

·& & & & & & & & Support and empower the team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition.

·& & & & & & & & Empower the team to self-organize around achieving their commitments

·& & & & & & & & Identify and remove any impediments/distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver against their commitments

·& & & & & & & & Challenge and enable the team to continuously improve through intentional and data driven inspect and adapt cycles (retrospectives)

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·& & & & & & & & Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterprise

·& & & & & & & & Experience in an agile environment in other roles; such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach

·& & & & & & & & Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures

·& & & & & & & & Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builder

·& & & & & & & & Ability to work with all levels of the organization

·& & & & & & & & Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality types

·& & & & & & & & Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organization

·& & & & & & & & Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills

·& & & & & & & & Strong ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between PMO (Project Management office, business and technology teams and management)

·& & & & & & & & Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems

·& & & & & & & & Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

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