What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master (Must be in SC and W2 Only) position at Abacus Service Corporation?
Position: Scrum Master
Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)
Contract: 12 Months
Client: State of SC (South Carolina Department of Administration)
Position ID: 10861
On W2 Only
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Description:
The South carolina department of administration division of enterprise applications is seeking an experienced scrum master to guide daily activities.
As a Scrum master, you will facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within our organization, ensuring the team can work collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality solutions.
This position is responsible for removing impediments and facilitating Scrum ceremonies to include daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement and sprint retrospectives. You will work closely with the product owners, stakeholders, and product development teams to ensure that the work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to the desired level of quality. Additionally, you will serve as a coach and mentor to our team – helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that the team is meeting its objectives consistently.
- Facilitate Scrum activities such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective. Ensure team follows Scrum framework and agile principles.
- Promote continuous improvement through retrospective and feedback sessions.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Track KPIs and help teams deliver high-quality products/solutions on time.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
- 3 Years of Experience as a Scrum Master
- 3 Years of Experience with Azure DevOps
- 3 Years of Experience with Leading Scrum Ceremonies.
- 3 Years of Experience with DB Querying and Programming
- 3 Years of Experience with Agile Project Management Tools
- 3 Years of Experience with hybrid project management (Agile combined with Waterfall)
- Bachelor''''s Degree - field of study is open but the degree must be complete and verifiable
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certification in Agile methodologies, like Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- Government Experience
- ERP Experience
Salary : $75 - $90