Agile Scrum/Flow Master

Buzzclan

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Department of Health and Human Services, 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, Public Health, 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
The NC DHHS is seeking a senior Agile Scrum/Flow Master to support the Data Modernization project within the Division of Public Health.

The NC DHHS 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.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof 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/tasks Required7Years
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 stakeholders Required4Years
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 Master Required5Years
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

Questions
No.Question
Question1Absences 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?
Question2All work must be completed on site once Covid-19 is contained. Do you accept this requirement?
Question3Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question4Looking for immediate hire. Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Do you accept this requirement?
Question5Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?
Question6Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?
Question7Candidates submitted above the bill rate of - will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
Question8Please provide the list all the certifications like agile, PMP etc. the candidate has.
Question9Please provide candidate's current location (City and State), NOT a Yes or No response
Question10Please explain the max number of Scrum and/or Kanban teams the candidate handled in the past experience.

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