Description
Synergis is seeking an Agile - Scrum Master for our client.
This is a 6 month contract located in Cambridge, MA that will most likely extend.
Agile - Scrum Master Responsibilities:
- Ability to conduct Scrum Ceremonies including being the master of ceremony for demos and other cadence Capable of establishing & conducting Community of Practice (COP) sessions and share work experiences in leading the sprint teams
- Provide reporting metrics to the leadership on teaming improvement and maturity progress in Agile, and present options to expand/promote Agile culture in the workplace
- Ability to interact effectively with firm personnel seeking information and assist them in obtaining information Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated customer service skills/experience Understands the expectations of customers and delivers service that exceeds customer's needs within department guidelines;
- Exhibits a positive can-do attitude and approach to responsibilities; meets new challenges and changes with an open mind; demonstrates commitment to the job Works effectively with others within the Center of Excellence, ESS and other personnel and external parties
- Anticipate clients needs, identifies and resolves issues that impact the delivery of quality service
- Work independently and within a team on special projects and requests
- This position will support the Data Agenda of this company.
- Ability to work a schedule to cover East coast or West coast time zones
- Ability to work in a virtual environment Overtime may be necessary
Agile - Scrum Master Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience leading teams to deliver Data Analytics/Big Data platforms & solutions
- Proficient with Firm standard technology including Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Intranet, and other related applications
- 10+ Years of experience working in a Corporate IT environment
- 4+ years of relevant work experience as a Scrum Master
- Computer Science Degree, or equivalent work related experience
- Experience of managing Agile projects and personal accountability for delivering projects to time and cost
- Expertise in project management and Agile methodology, tools, techniques and templates
- Strong team working skills across client, supplier and geographically dispersed virtual teams
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills including negotiation
- Experience establishing cloud-enabled platforms on Microsoft Azure, including implementing IaaS and PaaS capabilities focused on data management, storage and analytics
- Experience employing techniques including Lean - Agile practices, Kanban, continuous integration and continuous deployment
- Knowledge and use of industry-standard project methods, tools and techniques (velocity charts, control charts, burn-down metrics etc)
- Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe-certified
- PMP or PMI/CAPM certification is preferred.
If you are interested in this position, contact Matt Albert or by e-mail (see below)
Synergis serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognition by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named a Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 20 years.
For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website.
Synergis is an Equal Opportunity employer.