Washington , District Of Columbia
|Onsite
|Contract
Washington, District Of Columbia
|Onsite
|Contract
Join our dynamic team as a Scrum Master, where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding Agile practices and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in adopting Agile methodologies to boost productivity and efficiency.
- Facilitate team meetings and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
- Manage backlog and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Identify and resolve obstacles that may impede team progress.
- Coach team members on Agile principles to foster continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to effectively plan current and future work.
Skills
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in an Agile setting.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to engage and motivate teams towards self-organization and improvement.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and conflict management.
Preferred Skills
- Certification in Agile methodologies such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM.
- Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS.
- Familiarity with Agile tools and techniques, including User Stories and Continuous Integration.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across teams.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of our culture. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and encourage individuals to bring their unique perspectives to our team.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $78 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.