Agile Scrum Master_L3

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Agile Scrum Master_L3

Location(s): Fort Mill, SC

• Manage the project's scope and timeline.
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g., from customers or stakeholders).
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.
• Help teams implement changes effectively.
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
• Guide development teams to higher Scrum maturity.
• Familiarity with software development and use JIRA board, Confluence.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).
• Facilitate Scrum Events: Organize and lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile practices and principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and resolve obstacles that hinder the team's progress, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product owners, development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Monitor and Report: Track team performance metrics, project progress, and deliverables, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Promote Agile Practices: Advocate for Agile methodologies within the organization, helping to drive Agile transformation and maturity.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts within the team, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, helping the team to enhance their processes and practices.

• Experience: 10-15 years of experience in an Agile development environment, with at least 5 years as a Scrum Master.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required. Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software development processes and technologies. Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their best.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Agile Tools: Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.

• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks.
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.