Scrum Master

Scrum Master (Contractor) — Job DescriptionPosition Details:Location: Dallas, Tx (Remote)Type: 6 Month Contract - NO C2CResponsibilities: Support Agile delivery for assigned team(s) under guidance of the Senior Scrum Master LeadFacilitate team-level Agile ceremonies (daily standups, spring planning, refinement, reviews, etc.)Maintain team boards and delivery artifacts (e.g., Jira storyboards, sprint backlogs) ensuring work is current and accurately trackedAssist with sprint forecasting, capacity planning and backlog readinessTrack and escalate impediments, risks, and dependencies to the Senior Scrum Master Lead, follow through on action itemsHelp monitor and report basic delivery metrics and support status updatesPromote Agile best practices and help the team adopt consistent working agreements and continuous improvement actionsBuild working relationships with IT team members and business stakeholdersRequired Skills and Qualifications:1-3 years of experience in an Agile delivery roleWorking knowledge of Scrum fundamentals and Agile principlesStrong organization and attention to detailClear written and verbal communication skills; able to raise risks/issues earlyExperience with Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNowScrum Master certification a plusBlackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.