Scrum Master

Overview

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Scrum Master to join the team in Charleston, SC. This is a HYBRID role. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Scrum Master to join our team and support our Marine Corps customer. This comprehensive endeavor requires meticulous planning, coordinated efforts, and adept management. 

Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs’ (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-

• Facilitate Agile Processes: Act as a servant-leader to facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for all three teams involved in the project.
• Ensure Team Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication within and across the Infrastructure Team, Data Ingestion Team, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and priorities.
• Remove Impediments: Proactively identify and address impediments that hinder the progress of the teams, escalating issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Empowerment and Accountability: Empower teams to self-organize and make decisions while holding them accountable for their commitments and outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating regular retrospectives and implementing action items to enhance team performance and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated and prioritized within the teams.
• Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members on Agile principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Atlassian Management: Create/maintain the team’s Jira boards and Confluence pages.
• Analytics and reporting: Create analytics and report team status, planning, and accomplishments at ceremonies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with project leadership to ensure they’ve designated the team’s priorities and that the team has a clear understanding of what their priorities are at all times.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role, preferably in a software development or data-related project environment.
• Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to address issues in a timely manner to ensure project success.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and environments while maintaining focus on delivering value to the project.
• Agile Methodology: Working knowledge of agile methodologies, techniques, and frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban to deliver solutions effectively.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Project Management Skills: Excellent people and project management skills.
• Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Education: BS Degree in Electrical/ Electronic/ Computer /Software Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited College or University
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant field).
• Must possess a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification or an Agile Developer certification, or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
  

Security Requirements:

• Secret Clearance
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.