SVMT Inc is hiring: Scrum Master in Clearwater

RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, ensuring that these meetings are productive, time-
boxed, and result-oriented.
Creates an environment where all team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback.
Fosters an open dialogue within the team, encouraging transparent communication and information sharing.
Assists the Product Owner in managing and grooming the product backlog, prioritizing user stories, and ensuring clear
communication of requirements.
Identifies and addresses issues or blockers proactively that impede the team's progress, working with relevant
stakeholders to resolve challenges.
Resolves conflicts and manages challenging team dynamics to ensure a harmonious and effective work environment.
Assists the team in understanding Scrum principles and Agile best practices, fostering self-organization and continuous
improvement.
Coaches the Product Owner and development team to enhance their skills in backlog management, story refinement,
and prioritization.
Guides the development team towards self-organization, accountability, and continuous learning.
Acts as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on progress,
risks, and upcoming milestones.
Adjusts to changes in project scope, timelines, or team dynamics without losing focus on the overall objective.
Adapts facilitation style and approach based on the maturity and needs of the team.
Remains open to experimenting with different Agile practices, such as blending Kanban with Scrum, to find the best fit
for the team.
Keeps the team focused on sprint goals and long-term objectives by managing priorities and maintaining clear workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS
Keys to success in this position include a Scrum Certification - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent (e.g.,
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)).
Experience with Agile Frameworks and deep understanding of Scrum and Kanban is needed.
Experience with Agile project management tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms is required.
Agile Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for mentoring and coaching team members is needed