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Overture Rede
This is a remote position.
In this role, you will be working with a team of enthusiastic members supporting our critical technology systems and guiding our business partners & end users with industry best practices, solution design, and creating long term value to our customers.● Act as Servant leader to an Agile team.
● Educate Agile teams to maximize efficiencies and performance from Scaled Agile practices and values.
● Coach Agile teams in self-organization and continuous improvement.
● Guide the Agile teams to consistently deliver customer value.
● Manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across Agile teams.
● Facilitate Scrum events including, Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives.
● Work with Product Owners to ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team.
● Establish and maintain open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate progress transparency.
● Work with peer Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Agile Coaches to increase the effectiveness of Scaled Agile.
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Scrum Master
Xablu
What is the position?
As a Scrum Master, you love contributing to the in-depth growth of development teams brought together for our clients. You will focus on the agile process of the team, support this process by making it more efficient and improving collaboration. In a nutshell, your most important task is to facilitate a good development process of the team. You enthuse the team to follow specific methodologies and solve any roadblocks the team encounters within their process. You also coach the team in their agile abilities and answer any process related questions from both the team as well as other stakeholders.
What are you going to do?
You will be part of a young and growing organization that aims to develop the best cross-platform mobile apps out there. As a Scrum Master, you’ll be responsible for creating a team spirit within a group of developers. You’ll act as a link between our developers, clients and third parties and keep the focus on the end goal. In addition, you’ll ensure that you will keep an open attitude but remain critical to make sure requirements are met for the customer while keeping everyone informed on project progress, status, schedule, deadlines, and releases.
You’ll be transparent and open about the choices made and to be made. You’ll know the ins and outs of the market and translate this into user stories. You’ll also be realistic and pragmatic and willing to cooperate.
Who are we looking for?
For this position, we are looking for someone who has very strong communication skills, experience with a role as a Scrum Master in an Agile work environment and an interest in the world of app development.
Ideally, you have some (Xamaring, C#, .NET) programming experience and you have at least two years’ experience in a comparable position. A PSM II certification is a big plus! You should also be aware of the ins and outs of the market and be able to translate this to user stories. Last but not least, you have a completed Masters Degree or equivalent.
Who is XABLU?
XABLU is a leader in cross-platform mobile app development and consultancy. From boosting our clients’ development teams to helping them refine their mobile strategy: we are there to support them with all of their app development needs. In addition, we host events where developers can talk about technology, hack and socialize. We are known for our deep expertise in the Microsoft Xamarin mobile ecosystem as well as our signature friendly and efficient team approach.
We also have internal projects we are developing: one is a user-centered platform combined with blockchain, and the other is a platform with a lot of automation challenges!
XABLU is a remote-first company: team and communication are our top priority and we embrace different cultures as well as different geo-locations. At XABLU, you’ll be working in an environment where you can express your talents, ideas and personality. You’ll be pushed by your colleagues to develop yourself and the team in an informal and fun atmosphere.
Your Profile
- Experience with a role as Scrum Master
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in app development
- Enjoy managing people and projects
- Good at prioritizing and planning
- Ideally, programming experience
- Completed Master Degree or equivalent
- Prefarably having PSM II certification or willing to obtain it
- Used to working with a team and to build up dynamics
- Available for 32-40 hours per week
Originally posted on Himalayas
Scrum Master
ICF
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
The Work
At ICF our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting organization that delivers integrated, strategic solutions to federal clients. We bring expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data modernization, and digital transformation to support mission-critical government programs.
Join a team accelerating the modernization of a large federal agency's enterprise data and analytics ecosystem. This cloud-based platform provides data storage, analytics, governance, and AI/ML capabilities that enable thousands of users to transform data into actionable insights. As demand continues to grow, the team is focused on migrating legacy workloads, streamlining onboarding and support, expanding platform capabilities, and helping organizations across the enterprise adopt modern data and AI solutions at scale.
The Scrum Master facilitates Agile delivery flow for assigned delivery streams by coordinating backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, blocker removal, dependency management, team metrics, and release coordination. Ensures stories meet Definition of Ready before sprint commitment and that cross-team issues are surfaced quickly through Product Operations. Supports Functional Leads and Domain Product Managers while remaining independent enough to identify delivery risks, weak backlog readiness, and unresolved dependencies.
Job Location: Remote, however, strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington, DC.
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitates Agile delivery flow for assigned delivery streams by coordinating backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, blocker removal, dependency management, team metrics, and release coordination.
- Ensures stories meet Definition of Ready before sprint commitment and that cross-team issues are surfaced quickly through Product Operations.
- Supports Functional Leads and Domain Product Managers while remaining independent enough to identify delivery risks, weak backlog readiness, and unresolved dependencies.
- Apply Scrum/Agile delivery, sprint planning, refinement facilitation, dependency management, delivery metrics, blockers/escalation, release coordination, and SAFe/Agile experience preferred to support role delivery.
- Collaborate with relevant product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders as required by the role.
- Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
- Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Agile Delivery, or related field; or a high school diploma with four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role.
- Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning activities.
- Experience supporting Agile software, data, analytics, cloud, or platform modernization initiatives.
- Experience with backlog refinement, dependency management, risk identification, issue resolution, and escalation management.
- Experience tracking and reporting delivery metrics such as sprint progress, velocity, burn-down/burn-up, predictability, throughput, and team health indicators.
- Experience coordinating releases, managing cross-team dependencies, and supporting multi-team Agile delivery environments.
- Experience applying Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar delivery frameworks in complex organizations.
- Experience coaching teams on Agile practices, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
- Experience facilitating collaboration across product management, engineering, architecture, security, testing, governance, and customer stakeholder groups.
- Experience utilizing Agile project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Miro, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting Federal government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience working in cross-functional Agile delivery teams.
Professional Skills:
- Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Collaborative approach with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Originally posted on Himalayas
Scrum Master
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The Scrum Master serves a vital role and is in the unique position to help coach, guide and facilitate an energetic and knowledgeable team. As the Scrum Master you will serve as a critical liaison between the product delivery team, product manager and senior management providing critical direction, communication and assuring the quality delivery of products and services to our customers.
- Leads one or more agile teams as the scrum master and team member.
- Employs best practices for agile/scrum methodology, while operating within the department’s overall SDLC Framework.
- Works collaboratively with the product managers and team members to give input and support to the strategic direction of the initiative.
- Motivates and supports team members and ensures they have the tools and knowledge to do their jobs and that all blocking issues are resolved quickly.
- Creates self-organizing agile teams and facilitates the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members.
- Acts as moderator for sprint planning, daily standups, sprint demos, and refactoring/reflection sessions.
- In partnership with the Product manager & Product Owner ensure a robust, prioritized backlog is available.
- Supports Product Manager in understanding and communicating team effectiveness and performance.
- Communicates team status to all internal stakeholders and continuously refines/improves metrics by working with the team.
- Coordinates cross team dependencies with other Scrum master’s and participate in Agile Community of Practice (CoP).
- Escalates issues that require executive attention.
- Discovers opportunities to support organizational initiatives and develops strategies and programs to promote initiatives.
- Participates in the development of programs as a strategic partner that supports the company plan as directed by leadership.
- Provides planning, project coordination, and management for the development of organizational initiatives, while concurrently facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future business needs within the organization.
- Responsible for balancing workload to optimize the effectiveness of project development and management.
- Performs analysis to determine root cause of challenges and provides solutions for improved operational and process performance.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering) required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification (CSM, SSM) is highly preferred and encouraged.
EXPERIENCE
- Seven years of progressive responsibility as a scrum master/agile project manager in an insurance environment.
- Proven experience as a scrum master on several successful software development projects involving multiple developers is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Clear understanding of one of the agile frameworks and key best practices (Disciplined Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
- Must demonstrate leadership ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Stakeholder Management, Negotiation and Communication skills.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
- Ability to help manage scrum team backlog and priorities using agile based tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to effectively present budgetary and/or cost information and respond to questions as appropriate.
- Demonstrable conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills.
- Knowledge of tools used to assist with scrum team planning (ServiceNow, Jira, Agile Manager, Version1, etc.).
- Ability to be flexible as projects are often non-routine and require re-prioritizing of workload.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform other assignments as required by senior management.
- Knowledge of workers compensations industry preferred.
PAY RANGE:
“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $82,800 and $217,100.”
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.
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Originally posted on Himalayas
Scrum Master
AF Group
The Scrum Master serves a vital role and is in the unique position to help coach, guide and facilitate an energetic and knowledgeable team. As the Scrum Master you will serve as a critical liaison between the product delivery team, product manager and senior management providing critical direction, communication and assuring the quality delivery of products and services to our customers.
- Leads one or more agile teams as the scrum master and team member.
- Employs best practices for agile/scrum methodology, while operating within the department’s overall SDLC Framework.
- Works collaboratively with the product managers and team members to give input and support to the strategic direction of the initiative.
- Motivates and supports team members and ensures they have the tools and knowledge to do their jobs and that all blocking issues are resolved quickly.
- Creates self-organizing agile teams and facilitates the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members.
- Acts as moderator for sprint planning, daily standups, sprint demos, and refactoring/reflection sessions.
- In partnership with the Product manager & Product Owner ensure a robust, prioritized backlog is available.
- Supports Product Manager in understanding and communicating team effectiveness and performance.
- Communicates team status to all internal stakeholders and continuously refines/improves metrics by working with the team.
- Coordinates cross team dependencies with other Scrum master’s and participate in Agile Community of Practice (CoP).
- Escalates issues that require executive attention.
- Discovers opportunities to support organizational initiatives and develops strategies and programs to promote initiatives.
- Participates in the development of programs as a strategic partner that supports the company plan as directed by leadership.
- Provides planning, project coordination, and management for the development of organizational initiatives, while concurrently facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future business needs within the organization.
- Responsible for balancing workload to optimize the effectiveness of project development and management.
- Performs analysis to determine root cause of challenges and provides solutions for improved operational and process performance.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering) required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification (CSM, SSM) is highly preferred and encouraged.
EXPERIENCE
- Seven years of progressive responsibility as a scrum master/agile project manager in an insurance environment.
- Proven experience as a scrum master on several successful software development projects involving multiple developers is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Clear understanding of one of the agile frameworks and key best practices (Disciplined Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
- Must demonstrate leadership ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Stakeholder Management, Negotiation and Communication skills.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
- Ability to help manage scrum team backlog and priorities using agile based tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to effectively present budgetary and/or cost information and respond to questions as appropriate.
- Demonstrable conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills.
- Knowledge of tools used to assist with scrum team planning (ServiceNow, Jira, Agile Manager, Version1, etc.).
- Ability to be flexible as projects are often non-routine and require re-prioritizing of workload.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform other assignments as required by senior management.
- Knowledge of workers compensations industry preferred.
PAY RANGE:
“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $82,800 and $217,100.”
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.
#AFG
Originally posted on Himalayas