Job Description
Job Description **Must be local to Charlotte, NC or Leawood, KS.**
Our insurance client is looking for a Junior Scrum Master to join their team.
We will accept corp to corp or w2 contractors. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00/hr on W2
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be taken into account when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting is a reflection of a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided pay range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Responsibilities of the Junior Scrum Master: - Act as Scrum Master for 1 to 2 low to medium complexity teams
- Educate team members and stakeholders about the Scrum Roles, Artefacts and Ceremonies
- Teach Agile practices and values to the team
- Help team members and stakeholders understand and see the value of Scrum
- Organize/facilitate meetings, discussions, and decision making
- Teach the team about Agile concepts such as continuous improvement and self-organization
- Facilitate team ceremonies - stand up; inception; sprint planning; backlog refinement; team demos
- Remove impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments
- Assist with internal and external communication, improve transparency, and radiate information
- Gather and analyze data & metrics on team performance to aid retrospectives & continuous improvement
- Educate the Product Owner on techniques for effective Product Backlog management
- Help the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items
- Participate in all controls compliance and auditing needed by the team
- Adhere to all Information Security policies and best practices
Requirements of the Junior Scrum Master: - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 1 year of experience as a Scrum Master
- Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team
- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.
- Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Strong mentoring, verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed worker capable of developing detailed tasks from abstract assignments
- Regular attendance and an availability to work additional hours to meet challenging deadlines
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
Job ID: 383809
About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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