Remote Scrum Master

A music company is hiring for a Remote Scrum Master to support a few different scrum teams. Responsibilities include:
· Drive agile based SDLC for software development adhering to standards, tools, and best practices.
· Perform capacity planning.
· Host daily stand-ups.
· Coach team on process.
· Ensure sprint resource stability.
· Schedule and prepare for demos with team.
· Schedule and run Sprint retrospectives.
· Protect team from distractions.
· Monitor task completion (and Team Foundation Server (TFS) compliance).
· Track and communicate sprint/release progress.
· Help and assist in release planning.
· Maintain sprint management dashboard in TFS.
· Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
· Partner with all project team roles and stakeholders.
· Empower the team to self-organize where possible.
· Participate proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices.
· Facilitate the prioritization and resolution of defects/bugs.
· Assist with internal and external communication and improving transparency.
· Ensure the teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.
· Maintain process documentation.
· Help as needed with backlog maintenance.
· Continue education in related disciplines.
· Perform special projects or duties as assigned.

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4+ years of Scrum Master experience
Knowledgeable of project management and agile methodologies/concepts
Experience with both waterfall and agile teams
Lives in EST or CST states
Proficient in Excel
Experience with out of the box software teams as well as custom built in house software teams
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and planning skills
Excellent attention to detail
Critical thinking skills
Conflict resolution skills
Flexibility with changing priorities
Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships at all levels

Experience with ADO TFS
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.