Scrum Master / Project Manager
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Scrum Master for a feature team, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum methodologies.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment on user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, fostering a culture of problem-solving and accountability.
- Monitor team performance metrics and provide insights to drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
- Support the team in achieving their commitments and maintaining a sustainable pace of work.
- Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and technologies.
- Act as a servant leader, empowering team members and fostering a positive team environment.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably with cloud-based projects.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
- Proficient in using the agile project management Azure DevOps (ADO) tool.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Proven ability to guide teams, programs, and work streams towards a cohesive set of objectives.
Only shortlisted candidates are going to be contacted
Benefits:
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.
ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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What We Do
ELYON International is a premier management consulting firm with a diverse list of both government and commercial customers. ELYON International provides comprehensive management consulting, information technology, geospatial and professional support services that enable our customers to meet their goals and exceed performance objectives. Ingrained in the ELYON culture is a commitment to excellence that resonates throughout our valued employees and clients. We are committed to nourishing longstanding and fulfilling careers for our employees that builds on a strong life-work balance, opportunity for advancement and continuous improvement through training opportunities. ELYON has emerged as a trusted name for Government and commercial sector customers. ELYON International’s President is the recipient of various leadership awards including the 2009 Oregon Minority Small Business Person of the Year award, presented by the SBA’s Portland, Oregon District.
ELYON International specializes in the disciplines of Information Technology support, Enterprise Geographic Information Systems, Program and Project Management, and Professional Staffing. Using proven principals and methodologies that begin with a focus on customer satisfaction, the ELYON International Team provides solutions and services to assist government and commercial organizations in meeting and exceeding their business goals
