Job Title: Agile Scrum Master Lead
Location: Atlanta, GA
Type: Long-Term Contract
Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Scrum Master and/or Business Analyst in an IT environment.
- Proficient in using agile project management tools like Agility or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical deliverables.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with airline operations or travel industry IT systems is a plus.
Education & Certifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:Facilitating Scrum Events: - Lead and facilitate Scrum events including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Story Grooming, Sprint Demos, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives.
- Ensure these events are productive and focused on achieving team goals.
Removing Impediments: - Identify and address obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
- Act as a liaison between the Scrum team and external stakeholders to resolve issues, manage initiative kickoffs, and facilitate feedback loops.
Coaching and Mentoring: - Coach the Scrum team and the wider organization on Scrum principles and practices.
- Help the team adopt Agile methodologies and best practices.
Promoting Self-Organization: - Empower the team to self-organize and make decisions about their work.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Ensuring Adherence to Scrum Framework: - Continuously evaluate team workflows and processes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Experiment with new approaches and practices to drive team performance.
Serving as a Liaison: - Act as a bridge between the Scrum team, product owners, and management.
- Communicate the team's progress, challenges, and needs effectively to stakeholders.
"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran."