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Scrum Master (Remote)

GovCIO

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Job Requirements

Remote
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$145,000 - $165,000

Job Description

GovCIO is currently hiring a Scrum Master to provide Scrum/Agile leadership and support for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. This role will lead, coordinate, and oversee key modernization activities. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Executes and manages the implementation and deployment of Agile solutions within a technical team.
  • Facilitates agile ceremonies including daily stand-up, sprint retrospective, backlog refinement etc.
  • Works alongside Sr. Project Manager to facilitate and prepare for Sprint Review.
  • Mentors and coaches the team in agile techniques and processes.
  • Coaches team in usage of Agile techniques, such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Works directly with development teams up to and including large enterprise transformation efforts.
  • Prepares coaching materials, offers shared knowledge sessions, and leads retrospectives to promote continuous learning and continuous improvement.
  • Coaches team on Agile and DevOps practices that would most benefit project objectives.
  • Facilitates all agile ceremonies, in coordination with the Sr. Project Manager.
  • Stays current on industry standard Agile and DevOps techniques.
  • Works across team to ensure practices are coordinated.
  • Tracks progress and improvement of teams utilizing new skills.
  • Ensures Jira is up to date and the team is self-organized in its usage.
  • Evaluates activities for continuous improvement of teams.
  • Maintains section specific portions of the Program Scrum Guide.
  • Manages day-to-day activities of the VA Data Modernization effort, ensuring alignment with program goals, delivery timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Communicates regularly with stakeholders on status, next steps, delivery timelines, and action items.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
  • 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
  • Certifications such as CSM, CSPO, CAPM etc.
  • Experience leading 1+ Scrum Teams and facilitating scrum ceremonies.
  • Experienced in Jira management and confluence use.
  • Experience working on a team towards a common goal.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Competence in Microsoft Suite.
  • Strong verbal and written skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to step in, where needed.


Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Experience working in an IT environment.
  • Experience in managing PI Planning.
  • Experience managing employees and guiding towards success.
  • Certifications in TIL Foundations, ITIL Service Level Management Practitioner, other ones can be PMP, CSM
  • Skillset that includes Operations Manager, Multi-team scrum Ceremonies, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Suite, AML Tools, Scrum, Kanban

Clearance Required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

Posted Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.
group id: 10384469

After the acquisition of Salient CRGT, we're excited to introduce the new GovCIO. As we evolve towards our next phase as a company, we’ve refreshed our brand to better position ourselves in the government marketplace.

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