Iowa Staffing
Scrum Master Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will act as a coach and facilitator for IT development teams, championing Agile principles and ensuring efficient collaboration across stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, to ensure effective team collaboration. Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, enabling the delivery of valuable outcomes. Guide teams in estimating tasks, forecasting timelines, and monitoring progress to achieve project goals. Identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to maintain project momentum. Advocate for Agile methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance team performance and organizational adaptability. Utilize metrics and feedback to support continuous improvement and optimize team output. Encourage empowerment, accountability, and a sustainable pace within development teams. Build strong relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to ensure project transparency and alignment with organizational goals. Requirements: Associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience in business analysis or leadership, including 4 years in Agile; or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, including 2 years in Agile. Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including Developers, Business Analysts, QA staff, and Product Owners. Hands-on expertise in implementing Scrum and Agile methodologies across various projects. Certified Scrum Master certification is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of Agile principles, SDLC models, and project management tools like Jira. Exceptional leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills to drive team success. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to foster collaboration across all organizational levels. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will act as a coach and facilitator for IT development teams, championing Agile principles and ensuring efficient collaboration across stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, to ensure effective team collaboration. Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, enabling the delivery of valuable outcomes. Guide teams in estimating tasks, forecasting timelines, and monitoring progress to achieve project goals. Identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to maintain project momentum. Advocate for Agile methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance team performance and organizational adaptability. Utilize metrics and feedback to support continuous improvement and optimize team output. Encourage empowerment, accountability, and a sustainable pace within development teams. Build strong relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to ensure project transparency and alignment with organizational goals. Requirements: Associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience in business analysis or leadership, including 4 years in Agile; or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, including 2 years in Agile. Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including Developers, Business Analysts, QA staff, and Product Owners. Hands-on expertise in implementing Scrum and Agile methodologies across various projects. Certified Scrum Master certification is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of Agile principles, SDLC models, and project management tools like Jira. Exceptional leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills to drive team success. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to foster collaboration across all organizational levels. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.