Photon
Scrum Master - Dallas - TX Job at Photon in Dallas
Photon, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor Scrum teams in adopting Agile principles and practices.
- Remove impediments and blockers to ensure the smooth progress of projects.
- Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
- Track and report on team velocity and project progress.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices and drive organizational change.
- Act as a servant-leader, empowering teams to self-organize and make decisions.
- Ensure transparency and visibility into the team's progress and impediments.
- Help teams identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve their goals.
- Experience working with distributed teams and remote collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change quickly.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience with other Agile frameworks such as Kanban or Lean is a plus.