Overview
Scrum Master Jobs in Cincinnati Metropolitan Area at Agility Partners
Title: Scrum Master
Company: Agility Partners
Location: Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
Overview:
The Scrum Master supports Agile squads by ensuring they understand and apply Agile and Scrum principles. With at least five years of business experience and three years in Scrum, they coach teams in self-organization, continuous improvement, and effective backlog management. They facilitate Scrum events, promote Agile mindsets, and foster collaboration while guiding teams toward delivering business value. Lead Scrum Master also mentor Product Owners, drive risk awareness, and encourage a culture of learning and adaptability within squads and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility
Understanding how to build high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and approve
Understand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organization
Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment
Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success
Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and team
Working knowledge of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)
Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment
Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile
Ability to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments, cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams where possible
When needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities
Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center
Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad
Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive
Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad
Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear
