Scrum Master

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Chicago is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to champion Agile practices across cross-functional teams. You will coach, educate, and mentor teams while partnering with the Product Owner and Enterprise Agile Coach to drive value.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 6+ years of Scrum Master experience, plus CSM or PSM certification. This hybrid role offers collaboration across departments and a focus on removing impediments to deliver

Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of Agile/Scrum processes, roles, and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills to encourage and guide the team.

Responsibilities

• Educate, coach, and mentor development teams on Agile/Scrum best practices.
• Support and educate the Product Owner.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Agile Coach for alignment on best practices.
• Facilitate key Agile/Scrum activities (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Promote Agile values and drive team transformation to Agile practices.
• Remove impediments to help the team meet release objectives.

Skills

Agile/Scrum knowledge

Communication

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS

Job description

Job#: 3045298

Job Description:

Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The main function of a scrum master is championing the Scrum process and ensuring Agile development teams follow the values, principles, and practices of Agile/Scrum delivery. This role involves educating, coaching, and mentoring development teams on best practices while supporting the Product Owner and promoting organizational transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate, coach, and mentor development teams on Agile/Scrum best practices.
• Support and educate the Product Owner.
• Work closely with the Enterprise Agile Coach to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Advise on and facilitate key Agile/Scrum activities, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospective Meetings.
• Facilitate the scrum process for projects involving multiple departments.
• Promote Agile/Scrum values and support the team's transformation to Agile work practices.
• Hold the team accountable for the achievement of release objectives and commitments to stakeholders.
• Analyze current processes and assist teams with identifying and implementing improvements to optimize productivity.
• Ensure deliverables are achieved by identifying and removing impediments for the team.
• Encourage organizational learning by communicating team objectives and progress cross-functionally.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent field is required.

Experience: Candidates should have 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.

Skills

• Expert-level understanding of Agile/Scrum processes, roles, and practices.
• Extensive experience applying Agile values and principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills to encourage, motivate, and guide the team.

Certifications: A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Build Automation and Deployment Automation tools and techniques.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.

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.

Everforth Apex benefits overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex 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. Everforth 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.