Agile Scrum/Flow Master

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Just in Time (JIT), Kanban, Leadership, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Product Backlog, Product Support, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
Client is seeking a senior Agile Scrum/Flow Master to support the DPH Data Modernization project. This position carries the responsibility of assisting agile teams throughout their ceremonies, as well as planning and executing Epics and features that deliver business value to both the project and ongoing operations and maintenance. The role involves daily tracking of assignments, prioritizing tasks in collaboration with business stakeholders and divisions, and actively working to remove obstacles that hinder the team's progress. Additionally, the Scrum/Flow Master will coordinate release planning alongside technical leads and team members.
 
Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
  • Ensure the team maintains focus on delivering high priority backlog items each sprint.
  • Support the Product Owner with backlog refinement and maintaining a clear product backlog.
  • Guide the team in achieving Definition of Done for all work items.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile/Scrum best practices and foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration
  • Shield the team from external interruptions to maintain sprint focus.
  • Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and transparency.
  • Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
  • Identify, track, and remove blockers affecting team delivery.
  • Escalate risks and dependencies when necessary.
  • Encourage proactive problem solving and conflict resolution.
  • Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment.
  • Facilitate communication across teams when working in scaled Agile environments.
  • Ensure the team has the tools and support needed (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
  • Track and report on team performance metrics (velocity, burndown charts, cycle time).
  • Use data and metrics to support transparency and informed decision making.
  • Maintain visibility of team progress for internal and external stakeholders.
SkillsRequired Minimum Experience Candidate Experience
Strong experience understanding and implementing Agile values, principles, and practices (i.e., Kanban, Scrum) based on Team's maturity.Required7Years
Strong hands on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint.Required7Years
Experience with JIRA to create/enhance dashboards, monitor progress of sprint/work flow, and providing statuses in timely manner.Required7Years
Demonstrated experience working on multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously without impact to quality of work.Required7Years
Experience working with stakeholders for backlog item prioritization, grooming, and understanding of epic/stories/tasksRequired7Years
Experience with work breakdown and estimation, sprint planning, monitoring progress and removing impediments to deliver solutions for business needs.Required7Years
Strong experience using facilitation and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.Required5Years
Strong experience using risk and business impact analysis and reporting skills.Required7Years
Experience in gaining buy-in and support from stakeholdersRequired4Years
Experience managing, maintaining, and analyzing data to derive meaningful and actionable insights about the portfolio.Required4Years
Demonstrated experience using effective leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.Required4Years
Demonstrated experience working with planning just enough, just in time to START moving forward.Required4Years
Certified Agile Scrum Master or Kanban Flow MasterRequired5Years
Experience with Program Increment (PI) planning and tracking dependencies across functional teams.Required3Years
Demonstracted experience on the technical side of the application development cycle to support the agile teams in driving enhancements and projects.Required7Years
Certified SPC or SAFe agilist in SAFe transformationDesired3Years
Certified Project ManagerDesired5Years
 
QuestionsQuestionsAnswers
Question 1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 2All work must be completed on site once Covid-19 is contained. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 8Please provide the list all the certifications like agile, PMP etc. the candidate has. 
Question 9Please provide candidate's current location (City and State), NOT a Yes or No response 
Question 10Please explain the max number of Scrum and/or Kanban teams the candidate handled in the past experience. 

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0