Scrum Master

Description We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our team in New York. This role provides mentorship, facilitation, and coaching across our product teams, and is instrumental in planning and executing project plans through Sprints. The Scrum Master will also facilitate cross-team coordination and remove any barriers to ensure an on-time product release. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity. Key responsibilities: Lead multi-team releases to completion and mentor all Scrum Masters across a product Facilitate all Scrum Masters and TPOs to complete an integrated, cross-team project plan and execute that plan through Sprints Facilitate the cross-coordination of dependencies, integration points, and cross-team deliveries to ensure a single, integrated product is delivered at each Sprint Remove cross-team barriers and impediments to ensure an on-time product release Provide education for employees at all levels on Agile principles, best practices, and the eSDLC Maintain Agile documentation to include up-to-date information, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives Work with all TPOs across the Product to ensure requirements are produced in Gherkin and other formats in accordance with established standards Monitor the number of uncontained bugs across teams within a milestone and facilitate those to be under the Cap Ensure the Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and teams across a milestone create the necessary integrated milestone-level artifacts in adherence to the eSDLC Work with Scrum Masters across teams within a milestone to ensure the progress across all internal teams and external dependencies are on track for the final deliverable date Drive the number of open issues across the internal teams and external dependencies that could delay the milestone commitment to as close to 0 as possible Ensure key inputs are filled in and key outputs are communicated effectively at appropriate levels (team, management, business partners, etc.) on the commensurate timeframes for the milestone.Requirements Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment Proficiency in Agile Scrum methodologies and principles Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI and Azure DevOps tools Strong leadership and team building skills Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts Ability to coach team members on Agile Scrum practices Experience in facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, and sprint demo meetings Ability to track and remove impediments for the scrum team Strong understanding of Agile metrics (tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.) Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders Familiarity with software development lifecycle stages Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .