Agile Scrum Master Job at BCforward in Charlotte

Agile Scrum Master BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Agile Scrum Master" for an opportunity in US - Charlotte, NC 28255 Position Title: Agile Scrum Master Location: Charlotte, NC 28255 Job Posting Expected Start Date: 01/27/2025 (Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension Job Type: 40 hours work week Pay Rate: $70.00/hr - $73.00/hr on W2 Job Description * Serving and supporting the Product Owner and Development Team in their quest to do everything possible to predictably deliver high quality value to customers * Experience with User Story review, splitting, and sizing. Knows what a 'good' story is. * Providing support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile. * Guiding and Coaching the Scrum Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values while also meeting delivery commitment. * Guiding and Coaching both the Scrum Team and the Development team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks * Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization * Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment. * Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving. * Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. * Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution * Supporting the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog. • Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks such as the Scaled Agile Framework for the Enterprise (SAFe) • A good working knowledge of using an Agile tool such as JIRA. • Track record of continued and recent education, as a presenter and learner, in Agile and Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc. • Knowledge of other approaches discussed in the Agile space such as XP Kanban • Takes on Senior Scrum Master Responsibilities to drive Train ceremonies, host PI Planning preparation and execution, supports the creation of a Program Backlog • Good proficiency with Microsoft Power Point, Visio, Excel and Word. • Domain knowledge in Investment Banking/ Regulatory Reporting. • Critical thinking and Problem solving skills. Agile Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231623 when responding to this ad.