Scrum Master Job at GBS Group, Pennsylvania

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  • GBS Group
  • Pennsylvania

Job Description

Description Scrum Master Position Overview : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to support a mission-critical contract with the US Navy. The Scrum Master will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring that agile methodologies are followed and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities : Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring efficient and effective meetings. Remove roadblocks and impediments that hinder the team's progress, ensuring smooth execution of work. Serve as a servant-leader, fostering collaboration and communication between team members, stakeholders, and the Product Owner. Ensure that the team is following Agile principles and best practices, and continuously help improve processes to increase team efficiency and delivery quality. Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure that the backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and understood by the development team. Track and report on team performance, including sprint burndown, velocity, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Mentor and coach team members on Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and self-organization techniques. Act as a liaison between the development team and external stakeholders, including US Navy representatives, to ensure project alignment with client needs and priorities. Identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact project timelines or delivery. Ensure compliance with the US Navy's policies, security requirements, and government regulations as they apply to Agile development. Qualifications : Experience : At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master, working in Agile/Scrum environments, preferably with government or defense contracts. Certifications : Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent Agile certification. Security Clearance : Active U.S. government security clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) is preferred. Skills : In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and remove impediments that hinder team progress. Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in working with distributed or remote teams is a plus. Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with military or defense contracting, particularly within the US Navy or similar government agencies. Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST). Knowledge of other Agile frameworks or certifications (e.g., SAFe, Kanban) is a plus. Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools EEO Statement The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal. GBS Group

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