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We connect top talent in Business Services, Tech, Marketing & Creative with companies of all sizes—offering flexible, high-touch staffing solutions. We are currently filling the following contract job for our client.
Job Title: Scrum Master I
Overview:
Join our dynamic team as a Scrum Master I, where you'll serve as a servant leader for agile teams committed to delivering high-value increments. This role is pivotal in fostering an effective, self-organized team environment that adheres to Agile best practices. With your expertise, you'll facilitate key Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and support organizational agility, helping the team reach higher levels of maturity and productivity.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a dedicated Scrum Master in a true Agile Scrum environment
- Strong coaching skills in agile methodologies, self-organization, and cross-functionality
- Excellent facilitation skills for Scrum events such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews
- Ability to identify and remove impediments to team progress
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making
- Knowledge of assessing and improving Scrum maturity within teams and organizations
- Effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
- Scrum Master certifications such as CSM, PSM I, SASM, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with additional Agile frameworks or scaling methodologies
- Familiarity with organizational change management
- Previous exposure to enterprise-level projects and cross-team collaboration
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field preferred
- At least 1-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role
Work Location: 4 days onsite in Philadelphia
MissionStaff is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents to be considered for this position.
