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Scrum Master coordinates a cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. Assumes a servant leadership role to support a self-organized team to complete Scrum projects. Being a Scrum Master identifies and removes impediments to progress. Facilitates sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives. Additionally, Scrum Master identifies and manages the backlog. Supports, coaches and mentors team members. Tracks daily sprint progress and maintain schedules. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Typically reports to a director. The Scrum Master occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Scrum Master typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Scrum Master
  • Extend Information Systems Inc.
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Hi Jobseekers,

    I hope you are doing well!

    We have an opportunity Scrum Master with one of our clients for Chicago, IL (Day-1 Onsite/Hybrid).

    Please see the job details below and let me know if you would be interested in this role.

    If interested, please send me a copy of your resume, contact details, availability, and a good time to connect with you.

    Job Title: Scrum Master

    Location: Chicago, IL (Day-1 Onsite/Hybrid)

    Duration: C2C

    Experience level : 10

    Note: This will be a hybrid position with the potential of 1-2 days in the office each week. Preferred location is Chicago, but Houston candidates will also be considered.

      • Tenacious: a self-starter who takes the initiative to remain on top of other teams to get the work done we need
      • Conflict resolution: ability to resolve differences between teams
      • Organized: able to coordinate activities across multiple teams and know the status of all initiatives. This role will support direct corporate booking initiatives in Distribution Technology including United Corporate Direct and United for Business. This portfolio enables corporate customers to book business travel directly in United.com and the mobile app. UCD and U4B are highly cross-functional platforms that integrate with 20 other teams and applications to deliver a unique corporate experience for United's customers. UCD is the underlying application that powers the corporate booking experience in .com/mobile. U4B is a self-service platform in which small and medium-sized businesses can register their organization, select a preset package of discounts, and manage their corporate travel program in a single location.
    Job Description

    As Scrum Master, you play a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of Agile practices (with an emphasis on Scrum) within the organization. You will facilitate sprint planning, retrospective, and daily activities related to stand-ups and sprint burn down; as well as maintain relevant metrics that help the team see and understand their progress during a sprint. In this role you'll own and resolve identified impediments. You'll help build an environment where continuous deployment/ improvement of the development process is the focus and everyone's common goal is to deliver outstanding software as fast as possible to our customers. As Scrum Master you're responsible for leading the continual Agile transformation and practices as well as promoting accountability and transparency across all levels of the organization.

    Responsibilities Strategies And Leadership

    • Use all aspects of Jira and Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage the Wiki, Boards, Backlogs, Sprints and Delivery Plans to create efficiencies for your team and their daily activities.
    • Utilize grooming and story pointing to manage capacity planning and planned leave of the team to ensure proper work item allocation and time management.
    • Produce status reports and roadmaps as required by team leadership as well as progress reports (including the writing of release notes) for weekly management meetings.
    • Manage and lead Scrum of Scrums among various teams to align on project status.
    • Define clear roles and responsibilities of the scrum team and establishing a program cadence.
    • Manage product backlog and sprint boards and ensure items are prioritized and sprint ready.
    • Oversee the delivery of detailed business requirements in working with Business Analysts and UX teams.
    • Maintain tagging assets in Jira/ ADO boards and ability to query reports on ad hoc basis.
    • Knowledge of what features various teams are working on and voicing any issues / constraints in a timely manner.
    • Escalate problems as necessary to ensure awareness and seek assistance with resolution when necessary.
    • Track, manage deviations of original plan and realign priorities and changes to ensure product delivery among all teams involved.
    • Effectively coordinate with the various technology, business, and vendor teams to ensure the project's success.
    • Self-starter working independently with little to no supervision on assigned responsibilities and Scrum activities.

    Knowledge/Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required
    • 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner or Agile Coach
    • Strong written and oral communication skills to appropriate levels within the sponsoring business areas.
    • Team Player: working well in a collaborative setting. Acts as a resource to colleagues with less experience.
    • Tenacious, persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
    • Flexible to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
    • Solid experience with ADO and knowledge of JIRA
    • Experience working as a Scrum Master across multiple teams that are both local and remote
    • Proficient with common Agile practices and Scrum Practices
    • Willing and able to quickly gain a high-level understanding of the technical and business domains of the Scrum teams
    • Superb conflict resolution and consensus building skills
    • Understanding of fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures

    Preferred Knowledge/Skills

    • Previous airline or travel industry experience a big plus.
    • Scrum Master or Project Manager certifications

    Thanks & Regards!!

    Anoop Tiwari

    Extend Information Systems

    Cell: - 571 - 386 - 2431

    Email: Anoop@extendinfosys.com

    Address: 44258 Mercure Circle, UNIT 102 A, Sterling VA, USA 20166

    Web: WWW.extendinfosys.com
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Scrum Master
  • Robert Half
  • Effingham, IL CONTRACTOR
  • DescriptionAre you passionate about creating exceptional experiences for customers through technology? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and have a knack for untangling roadblocks? If so, we...
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Scrum Master
  • Heartland Dental
  • Effingham, IL FULL_TIME
  • Scrum Master – Digital Product, MarketingWe seek an experienced Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team at Heartland Dental. As a Scrum master, you will facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum proce...
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Scrum Master
  • Diverse Lynx
  • Lisle, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Scrum MasterLocation Lisle, IL. (Onsite )Job type:- FulltimeJob DescriptionFacilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and retrospective meetings.Ensure that all team meetings are p...
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Scrum Master
  • Experis
  • Chicago, IL CONTRACTOR
  • Act as key agile-team liaison across businesses units, other agile teams, and the program team. Contribute to the successful implementation of assigned features by optimizing the flow of stories and t...
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Scrum Master
  • MindPal
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for SCRUM MasterJob ResponsibilitiesAct as a Scrum Master in the project, ensuring the proper implementation of the Scrum process Support the software development team in achieving proj...
  • 10 Days Ago
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Scrum Master
  • CGI Group, Inc.
  • Dallas, TX
  • Scrum Master Position Description CGI is looking for a Scrum Master. As a Scrum Master, you will be a coach and facilita...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • SWBC
  • San Antonio, TX
  • SWBC is seeking a talented individual to work with one or more Agile teams and ensures that the team lives by the values...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • Gardner Resources Consulting
  • Boston, MA
  • Scrum Master •Bachelor's degree preferred. •3 years' experience in a Scrum Master or similar Agile role applying Agile p...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • ECMC Group
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Choosing a career with ECMC Group means joining a nonprofit corporation with a mission to help students succeed. With a ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • Maxonic
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking f...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • iSpace
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Company Description iSpace is a global services company focused on outsourcing, consulting and staffing. Over the last d...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master
  • CinTel Corp
  • Patuxent River, MD
  • Position: Scrum Master Location: Pax River, MD Position Type: Full-Time Cintel is looking for a Agile Coach/Scrum Master...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scrum Master II
  • Cencora
  • Pune, MH
  • Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthi...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Illinois

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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What does a Scrum Master do?

Scrum Master in Laramie, WY
While Scrum is a very flexible practice, there are certain limits that must be taken into account.
January 22, 2020
Scrum Master in Clearwater, FL
Since you are the Scrum Master, please tell us the best way to do this.
February 20, 2020
Scrum Master in Lawrence, MA
Of course the scrum master can work out the “plan” and hand it over to a more an authorised entity.
December 18, 2019