Scrum Master

Remote long term contract Scrum Master position.

Looking for a scrum master with Marketing technologies and/or Content Management Systems experience.

Marketing Technology Group is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with the right mix of skills and passion for managing the dynamics of a fast-paced environment.

The contractor will collaborate with Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Architecture teams to successfully deliver complex cross-functional projects.

Key Responsibilities:
" Guide teams and stakeholders on implementing Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver customer value
" Coach teams on maximizing the benefits of self-organization and autonomy
" Help teams navigate and fill intentional gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks
" Assess team Scrum maturity and provide coaching to achieve higher maturity levels at a sustainable pace
" Identify and remove impediments, or guide teams to resolve blockers by connecting with appropriate stakeholders
" Foster a trusting, safe environment that encourages open problem-solving without blame or judgment
" Facilitate work completion through collaboration rather than task assignment or directive management
" Lead facilitation of discussions, decision-making processes, and conflict resolution
" Improve internal and external communication, transparency, and information sharing
" Support and coach Product Owners on backlog grooming and maintenance
" Apply servant leadership principles and lead by example
" Drive software development activities to meet project schedules and timelines
" Provide regular status reporting to leadership, proactively identifying risks to budget and timeline

Required Qualifications:
" 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in Scrum Master role
" Proven experience managing mission-critical applications in agile environments
" Strong verbal and written communication skills
" Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, cross-functional teams, and business partners
" Deep understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency
" Knowledge of Scrum patterns and techniques including Burndown charts, Retrospective formats, and defect management
" Expert-level proficiency in JIRA
" Familiarity with additional Agile frameworks: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, JIRA Align
" Experience with Agile engineering practices: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing, Agile Games
" Working knowledge of technologies used by development teams
" 3+ years managing projects in Marketing Technologies utilizing Content Management Systems and Marketing Automation Platforms

Preferred Qualifications:
" Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
" Experience with Agile SAFe methodology and scaled agile execution
" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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