Scrum Master

 "You don’t build a business. You build people, and people build the business.”

Position Summary

As a Scrum Master at Flex Technology Group, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating agile development practices across our teams. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and internal and external customer stakeholders which includes ensuring that Scrum principles are adhered to, fostering a collaborative environment, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality products.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) to ensure productive and focused meetings.
• Coach team members on Scrum practices and agile methodologies to enhance their understanding and implementation.
• Remove impediments that hinder the team’s progress, facilitating solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to maintain a well-defined and prioritized product backlog.
• Monitor and report on team performance metrics, providing insights for improvement.
• Ensure that the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices, promoting an agile mindset across the organization.
• Act as a servant leader, supporting the team in achieving their goals and delivering value.
• Foster a positive team culture and encourage collaboration and communication among team members.
• Work with internal, and external customer stakeholders to align team goals with organizational objectives and ensure transparency.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on Scrum and agile practices as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Agile certification equal to CSM (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate team members.
• Proficient in using agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Must be able to travel up to 5% annually for team or customer meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

• Sit, stand, kneel, walk, and reach.
• Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Hear well enough to communicate with others.
• Read a computer screen and written material.
• Write, type, and use phone system.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The job description does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of employment. The organization reserves the right to hire, fire, or discipline the employees at its discretion.

EEO Statement

Flex Technology Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and associates. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.