Job Description

Alderson Loop is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Scrum Master/Project Manager to join our team supporting the trade floor groups at an an enterprise client in the Energy space. The successful candidate will guide a group of employees and vendor teams in the execution of agile initiatives to deliver customer value for the program. This role requires a strong Agile mindset, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead using influence and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitation:

  • Guide and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team.

• Impediment Removal:

  • Identify and eliminate impediments or obstacles hindering the team's progress.
  • Work with stakeholders to address issues outside the team's control.

• Coaching and Mentoring:

  • Coach team members on Scrum principles and practices.
  • Provide mentorship to help the team continuously improve and achieve higher performance levels.

• Servant Leadership:

  • Embrace a servant-leader role, focusing on the team's needs.
  • Support the team in decision-making and problem-solving, fostering a culture of empowerment and accountability.

• Collaboration:

  • Foster a collaborative culture among team members, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters.
  • Promote open communication and transparency to build trust within the team.

• Metrics and Monitoring:

  • Track and analyze team metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Use data to help the team set realistic goals and enhance overall performance.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Encourage and drive continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives.
  • Implement actions to address identified areas for enhancement.

• Scrum Adoption:

  • Advocate for and educate stakeholders on the benefits of Scrum.
  • Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and follows agreed-upon processes.

• Conflict Resolution:

  • Address conflicts within the team and promote a positive and constructive team environment.
  • Help team members understand and respect different perspectives.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify and manage risks that may impact the successful delivery of the product.
  • Collaborate with the Product Owner and team to mitigate risks effectively.

• Adaptability:

  • Be adaptable and responsive to changes in the project or organizational context.
  • Help the team embrace change and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Communication:

  • Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.
  • Ensure information flows seamlessly, keeping everyone informed about relevant developments.

• Scrum Tools:

  • Utilize and maintain Scrum tools and artifacts, such as the product backlog, sprint backlog, and burndown charts, to provide transparency into the team's progress.

• Release Management:

  • Ensure on-time releases by coordinating with the development, testing, DevOps, and offshore teams through agile ceremonies.

• Portfolio Management:

  • Work with the Program Manager/Product Owner to ensure the backlog is prioritized.
  • Manage work intake to maintain sprint capacity and scope.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience within a scaled Agile environment.
• High proficiency with portfolio management tools and processes.
• Excellent communicator on strategies, status, and outcomes.
• Servant leadership qualities, detail-oriented, capable of working in a strategic environment, and managing to deadlines.
• Drives for results.
• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence is required.
• Onsite availability is required.

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