Scrum Master ( Scrum and Kanban)
3B Staffing LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile practices with a focus on Scrum methodology
Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and burn-down tracking
Maintain and share relevant sprint metrics to visualize team progress
Own and remove impediments that block team progress
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and fast software delivery
Drive Agile transformation across all levels of the organization
Promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration
Strategies & Leadership
Serve as a senior Agile team member and guide Agile adoption and sustainability
Scale Agile practices from team to enterprise level
Act as a change agent and support individuals and teams on their Agile journey
Independently make decisions to drive Agile rollouts
Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to all Agile roles
Contribute to and develop the internal Agile Community and Communities of Practice
Create and deliver Agile training materials across the organization
Support Agile teams in developing best practices and team playbooks
Collaborate with non-Agile teams during transformation efforts
Define, track, and report metrics to assess Agile performance
Inspire stakeholders across all levels to embrace Agile
Develop and mentor team members professionally
Build trust across IT, business units, and leadership
Assess Scrum maturity of teams and provide tailored support
Advise on managing dependencies between teams and third-party stakeholders
Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders for Agile buy-in
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmaps to improve ROI and adoption
Encourage innovation and continuous process improvement
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or PMI-ACP preferred
Required Knowledge & Skills
In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
Proficiency in Agile tools and frameworks
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams across locations
Strong tech-savvy mindset for Agile training and research
Influential and respected across all organizational levels
Effective communicator and facilitator from team to executive level
Assertive in enforcing Agile principles and resolving conflicts
Energetic and motivational leadership style
Committed to continuous personal and team improvement
Skilled in defining and leveraging Agile metrics for decision-making
Fast learner of technical and business domain knowledge
Exceptional presentation and public speaking experience
Deep understanding of Agile product envisioning and development practices
Strong conflict resolution and consensus-building capabilities
Solid grasp of iterative development and SDLC best practices
Facilitate Agile practices with a focus on Scrum methodology
Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and burn-down tracking
Maintain and share relevant sprint metrics to visualize team progress
Own and remove impediments that block team progress
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and fast software delivery
Drive Agile transformation across all levels of the organization
Promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration
Strategies & Leadership
Serve as a senior Agile team member and guide Agile adoption and sustainability
Scale Agile practices from team to enterprise level
Act as a change agent and support individuals and teams on their Agile journey
Independently make decisions to drive Agile rollouts
Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to all Agile roles
Contribute to and develop the internal Agile Community and Communities of Practice
Create and deliver Agile training materials across the organization
Support Agile teams in developing best practices and team playbooks
Collaborate with non-Agile teams during transformation efforts
Define, track, and report metrics to assess Agile performance
Inspire stakeholders across all levels to embrace Agile
Develop and mentor team members professionally
Build trust across IT, business units, and leadership
Assess Scrum maturity of teams and provide tailored support
Advise on managing dependencies between teams and third-party stakeholders
Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders for Agile buy-in
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmaps to improve ROI and adoption
Encourage innovation and continuous process improvement
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or PMI-ACP preferred
Required Knowledge & Skills
In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
Proficiency in Agile tools and frameworks
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams across locations
Strong tech-savvy mindset for Agile training and research
Influential and respected across all organizational levels
Effective communicator and facilitator from team to executive level
Assertive in enforcing Agile principles and resolving conflicts
Energetic and motivational leadership style
Committed to continuous personal and team improvement
Skilled in defining and leveraging Agile metrics for decision-making
Fast learner of technical and business domain knowledge
Exceptional presentation and public speaking experience
Deep understanding of Agile product envisioning and development practices
Strong conflict resolution and consensus-building capabilities
Solid grasp of iterative development and SDLC best practices