Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 31 markets across the US, UK, and Canada, Slalom’s teams have autonomy to move fast and do what’s right. They’re backed by regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world’s top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 7,500 employees. Slalom was named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and is regularly recognized by employees as a best place to work.
Role: Scrum Master
Duration: 6 months to possible extension
A Scrum Master is responsible for planning and executing project work activities in accordance with our client requirements, schedule and budget. As the Scrum Master, you will be working with business partners, project teams and other personnel to lead efforts to deliver on implementation deadlines.
- Drive continuous improvements for the delivery teams
- Facilitate project teams to resolve impediments, build culture of openness and collaboration
- Coordinate project activities across agile teams, support the Product Owner and Program Manager with agile toolset, project support and priority gathering
- Use data to measure and track performance results and monitor progress across project lifecycle
- Attend and help coordinate SAFe related rituals and ceremonies (Scrum of Scrum, Big Room Planning, Feature Squad, etc.)
- Manage sprint reviews, scrum ceremonies and backlog to satisfy project requirements.
- Coach team members and project partners in agile standard methodologies to realize fullest potential for delivery
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in agile project management, process improvement, business analysis, or requirements management
- You have one of the following: PMI ACP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Professional, or IC Agile Certified Professional, SAFe
- You have at least 2 years of agile experience with leading scrum teams and all ceremonies (daily standup meetings, sprint retrospectives, creation user stories, dashboard, track and manage work in progress)
- You have demonstrated experience to successfully lead and facilitate release planning, sprint review and project management
We’re an equal opportunity employer, and strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live. Decisions and criteria concerning the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, citizenship, disability (as defined by applicable law) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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