Scrum Master

Steampunk; Bloomington (IL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Steampunk, based in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile software delivery for high-priority client initiatives. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and work with product owners to define scope and delivery plans. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

government security clearance. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in Scrum/Kanban and prior experience as Scrum Master or Product Owner,

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience; OR Master's Degree and 8 years of experience; OR No Degree and 14 years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies.
• 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience writing user stories/epics, identifying dependencies, and designing solutions.
• Flexibility to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting high-priority client initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote adherence to agile principles.
• Guide teams in applying Agile methodologies and fostering an Agile mindset.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners on planning and scope.
• Monitor progress and report status to ensure transparency.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve impediments.
• Remove roadblocks and support continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and promote accountability.
• Manage stakeholder communications and align expectations with deliverables.
• Contribute to governance practices and roadmaps.

Conocimientos

Scrum/Kanban

Credibility with clients

Stakeholder management

User stories/epics

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

No Degree with 14 years experience

Descripción del empleo

Overview

As aSteampunkScrum Master, you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team.

Contributions

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting high-priority client initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of technical IT projects
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and promote adherence to Agile principles and best practices
• Guide teams in understanding and applying Agile methodologies, fostering an Agile mindset and alignment with client values
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to support project planning, define scope, and maintain delivery schedules focused on incremental value
• Monitor project progress and prepare/distribute status reports, ensuring transparency into team performance and delivery outcomes
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; escalation and resolve impediments impacting team performance
• Remove roadblocks and distractions to enable teams to remain focused, productive, and effective
• Support team development by mentoring members, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement
• Manage stakeholder communications and support alignment of customer expectations with project deliverables
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of effective project governance practices
• Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to drive shared understanding, stakeholder alignment, and development of product and portfolio roadmaps
• Optimize team capacity and performance by leveraging organizational resources and improving delivery processes

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience; OR
  • Masters Degree and 8 years of experience; OR
  • No Degree and 14 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
• 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
• Scrum Master certification preferred

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is aChange Agentin the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through ourHuman-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visithttp://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.