Job Description
Scrum Master (Contractor)
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Reviews, etc.) for one or more Agile teams.
- Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices to enhance team performance and delivery.
- Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to maintain focus on sprint goals.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a healthy product backlog, clear prioritization, and well-defined user stories.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leading retrospectives and implementing actionable outcomes.
- Mentor teams on Agile maturity, fostering self-organization, accountability, and collaboration.
- Track and report key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to stakeholders to ensure transparency and progress.
- Work closely with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to align practices across the organization.
- Support organizational change initiatives by advocating for Agile adoption and transformation.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification: Â Active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Scrum certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master).
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a huge plus!
- Experience: Â Minimum of 3-5 years as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, with at least 2 years of hands-on coaching experience.
- Proven track record of successfully coaching and guiding teams to adopt and mature in Scrum practices.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and related methodologies (e.g., Kanban, SAFe).
- Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to removing impediments.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Miami, FL, and work in a hybrid or on-site capacity as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional certifications such as Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, or ICF Coaching Certification.
- Experience working in Retail Industry or with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus).
- Background in change management or organizational transformation.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices or experience working in a DevOps environment.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative team in the vibrant city of Miami, FL.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plans.
- Professional development opportunities, including support for additional certifications and training.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and creativity.
- Flexible hybrid work model with a modern office in the heart of Miami.
Job Tags
For contractors, Work at office, Relocation, Flexible hours,