Scrum Master / Team Coach - 3038034

Apex Systems, Inc

Okemos, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community of Practice (CoP), Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Event Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Kanban, Leadership, Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Software Development, Team Lead/Manager, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Okemos, MI

POSTED

1 day ago

Job#: 3038034
Job Description:
Works as a servant leader and coach to enable teams to self-organize, self-manage and deliver on their goals by following Lean-Agile practices. Coaches the organization in maturing the SAFe/Agile practices at both the team and enterprise level.
This SM will be capable of leading software development and product teams as well as experience with Kanban. This person will need to be an excellent communicator, above all else.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Performs as a Scrum Master for 2-3 teams.
2. Performs assessments at the team or train level.
3. Leads, develops or improves internal training courses.
4. Enables cross communication between agile teams by participating in, organizing, and facilitating the coach sync meetings.
5. Maintains and creates relevant metrics to gauge team progress.
6. Contributes to writing SM CoP yearly objectives.
7. Demonstrates mastery of servant leadership (Facilitation, Coaching, Continuous Improvement).
8. Focuses on improving team dynamics and performance. Helps the team manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Escalates problems to management where necessary, but only after internal team processes have failed to resolve the issue; helps individuals and teams through personnel changes.
9. Facilitates the scrum ceremonies, removes impediments, acts as a buffer for the team from all outside distractions, and ensures that scrum rules are followed. Assists the team in staying accountable to their commitments consistently.
10. Prepares the team(s) for PI Planning events by calculating capacity and coaching best practices for WSJF (weighted shortest job first).

Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems and five years of information technology experience with five year's work experience leading projects/developing or leading teams, three of those years must have been as a Scrum Master. SP, SSM/CSM, SPC, and SASM certification preferred.
Position requires an understanding of common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and iterative development practices; knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, and Automated Testing preferred; ability to manage large and complex projects; ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions; ability to establish immediate credibility with business stakeholders, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence; excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

*Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.*
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About the Company

Apex Systems, Inc

Apex Systems, a segment of ASGN Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), is a technology services business that delivers emerging technology solutions to bring our clients digital visions to life. Apex has presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Our consultants work with all types of companies throughout all industries, including more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies. Are you an innovator with high standards who wants to help shape the world? We want you! Learn more about how to find your purpose with Apex, visit www.apexsystems.com.

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 employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

401K, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1995

WEBSITE

https://www.apexsystems.com

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