Job ID: 200 Role: Senior Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 06 months with possible extension

Job Description:
Must have 7-10 years of experience.
The Scrum Master Senior will be responsible for working directly with a team across the company implementing the Agile Methodology. This position requires an experienced Scrum Master with a strong understanding of and hands-on experience with Agile Methods, including Scrum and preferably IBM s Disciplined Agile Delivery. This individual will be responsible for facilitating the Agile Methodology, practices and ceremonies.
When engaging with an Agile Project, the Scrum Master has three overall goals in addition to removing team impediments and facilitating Agile practices:
Facilitate the creation of a self-organized, self-managed team that can identify and deliver the work that can be completed in a time-boxed Iteration.
Training, or support the Agile Coaches training, of the team on the Agile methodology, processes, and controls.
Ensure the project team adheres to the Agile Project controls.

Preferred Skills:

Minimum of Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI-ACP) required.
Five or more years of direct experience in one or more aspects of Information Technology (Software design/ development, IT Architecture, or other related IT areas)
Two or more years of explicit experience as an Agile Scrum Master of an Agile delivery team, preferably in a variety of situations including large organizations.
Effective facilitation skills
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to thrive in a highly ambiguous, fast paced environment where priorities shift rapidly.