Scrum Master
Location: Aurora, CO.
Required Clearance: Secret
Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.
U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.
Job Description:
ITEC is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Scrum Master. In this role, you will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through proper Agile practices within the overall program agile strategy. You will conduct full Agile processes for the Platform, Automation, and Cyber (PAC) IPT including sprint planning, grooming, stand-ups, demos and retrospectives to ensure products integrate with the ground segment and value is provided to the customer and program goals are met. You will work with the team to maintain a healthy backlog of well written stories that are developed ready and will work with the team to maintain effective story point estimation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with PAC IPT and Product Management to create effective story point estimates.
- Communicate expectations and instill accountability in team members.
- Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, and motivate teams toward common goals.
- Make timely and sound business decisions that support the business objectives.
- Manage multiple projects, tasks, and resources through effective organization.
- Documentation and reporting: maintain accurate project documentation and providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Risk management: identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- A Certified Scrum Master certification.
- Experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban and/or project management methodologies.
- Experience with application lifecycle management tools/platforms specifically Jira and Confluence.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Scrum principles and practices.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC): Understanding of the various stages of software development and how they integrate with Agile practices.
- Experience with Scrum ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
- Experience with stakeholder management: Ability to manage and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.
- Experience with project management skills: Ability to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.
