29 Nov
Scrum Master
Virginia, Glenallen , 23059 Glenallen USA

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Apex Systems is looking for a Senior Level Scrum Master in Richmond, VA! If you're interested, please apply online or email your resume to Thanks! Location: Richmond, VA ContractRESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

  • Facilitation of the team ceremonies daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and sprint retrospective.
  • Actively manage and address impediments that are beyond the team's authority or require support from other teams.
  • Communicate with management and stakeholders on the progress of team development by providing transparency.
  • Monitor team velocity and capacity per iteration.
  • Assist the product manager/BSA with product refinement of scope and prioritization.
  • Assist in the estimation and planning of the work for the team based on the teams past performance.
  • Managing the scrum process and coaching the team in agile methodology.
  • Keep the team focused on the goals of the iteration by shielding team from outside distractions and interferences.
  • Encourage the team to self-organize and be accountable for their decisions.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
  • Demonstrable knowledge with one of the agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum and Kanban etc.).
  • Stakeholder Management, Negotiation and Communication skills.
  • Ability to coach on how to follow agile methodologies.
  • Understanding of the basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
  • Ability to help manage scrum team backlog and priorities using agile based tools (Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
  • Demonstrable conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills.
  • Knowledge of tools used to assist with scrum team planning (Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry, particularly Medicare preferred.
  • Use of Jira for the management of team backlog and sprint tracking preferred.
  • Knowledge of technical tools such as sql server, .net and ETL preferred.
EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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