Scrum Master

About the Role

Blackstone Talent Group is seeking a dedicated and organized Scrum Master to join our team for a high-impact six-month contract. In this remote-based role, you will play a vital part in streamlining the software development lifecycle by supporting Agile delivery for assigned teams under the mentorship of our Senior Scrum Master Lead. You will serve as a facilitator, communicator, and problem-solver, ensuring that our development teams remain focused on high-quality delivery while adhering to established Agile principles and frameworks.

• Facilitate essential team-level Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning sessions, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Maintain and optimize team boards and delivery artifacts within Jira and Confluence to ensure all work is current, transparent, and accurately tracked.
• Assist the Senior Scrum Master Lead with sprint forecasting, team capacity planning, and ensuring backlog items meet the 'Definition of Ready.'
• Actively track, document, and escalate impediments, risks, and dependencies, following through on all action items to prevent delivery delays.
• Monitor and report on basic delivery metrics and provide regular status updates to leadership regarding team velocity and sprint health.
• Advocate for Agile best practices, helping the team adopt consistent working agreements and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional IT team members and various business stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Possess 1-3 years of professional experience in an Agile delivery or project coordination role.
• Demonstrate a solid working knowledge of Scrum fundamentals, Agile principles, and various iterative development methodologies.
• Showcase exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail regarding data accuracy and documentation.
• Exhibit clear written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to raise risks and issues early in the delivery cycle.
• Proven proficiency with industry-standard Agile delivery tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• A recognized Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM or PSM I) is considered a significant advantage.
• Must be able to work as a W2 contractor; please note that C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements are not available for this position.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a 100% remote work environment while collaborating with a Dallas-based team.
• Gain valuable experience working with a global IT services and solutions firm with a reputation for excellence since 1998.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from senior-level Agile practitioners to help accelerate your career growth.
• Engage with high-profile projects across diverse commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government.
• Join a talent-focused organization that specializes in connecting the best professionals with innovative technology sectors.

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