Scrum Master Job at American IT Systems, Alexandria, VA

  • American IT Systems
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Job Description
Role: Scrum MasterExperience: 4-7 Years (Minimum 2+ years as Scrum Master)Job
SummaryWe are looking for a proactive and skilled Scrum Master to facilitate Agile
delivery, foster team collaboration, and ensure successful execution of projects. The ideal
candidate will have hands-on experience in Scrum practices, Agile methodologies,
stakeholder coordination, and Agile toolsets.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate Scrum
ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and
Retrospectives.Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum best
practices.Remove impediments and help the team maintain delivery momentum.Work
closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness and prioritization.Track sprint
progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics.Promote continuous improvement through
effective retrospectives and action plans.Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage
dependencies and risks.Support release planning and sprint execution activities.Maintain
Agile dashboards and reports using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.Ensure adherence
to Agile processes and organizational standards.Required Skills4-7 years of overall IT
experience.2+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master.Strong understanding of
Scrum, Kanban, and Agile principles.Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally,
or similar Agile tools.Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing stakeholder
communications.Good understanding of SDLC and software development
processes.Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively.Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills.Preferred SkillsExperience working with multiple Agile
teams.Exposure to SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.Understanding of DevOps and
CI/CD concepts.Experience in Agile transformation or process improvement
initiatives.Familiarity with cloud-based development projects.Certifications
(Preferred)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)SAFe
Scrum Master (SSM)PMI-ACPSoft SkillsExcellent communication and facilitation
skills.Strong stakeholder management abilities.Conflict resolution and problem-solving
skills.Ability to influence and motivate teams.Strong organizational and time management
capabilities.EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Business Administration, or related field.

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