Scrum Master

Description

Job Title: Scrum Master 

Openforce is experiencing unprecedented growth, accelerated by the pandemic, as we empower independent contractors and gig workers to facilitate our clients’ success in the gig economy. It’s no secret the way people work and live have fundamentally shifted over the past few years. Openforce is well-positioned at the forefront of this change as we provide SaaS solutions and services for the burgeoning gig economy. Our goal is to be all things independent contractor management. And we are nearly there.  Here’s where you come in.

About the role:  

We are seeking a Scrum Master to help lead the Scrum and Kanban teams within the Technology department with moderate to high complexity work streams. As part of this role, you will be coaching team members, proactively eliminating any barriers, and working closely with Engineering Leadership, Product, and other stakeholders to plan and execute product delivery. You will be an integral part of a growing Engineering team. 

Job Duties: 

• Serves, leads, coaches, and supports multiple internal and external Agile teams (onshore and offshore)
• Facilitates Scrum ceremonies and agile practices (such as daily standups, sprint review meetings, retrospective meetings, etc.)
• Resolves impediments, and manages risks and issues
• Plan, track, and ensure transparency around delivery progress, quality, and schedule
• Reviews and provides feedback on tools and processes in the Agile space
• Monitor and report on team/project progress based on accurate dashboards, reports, and metrics using Agile management tools such as Jira
• Conduct accurate capacity planning and resource forecasting
• Create an environment that facilitates collaboration and self-organization for the team.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good understanding of Agile methodology and Scrum and Kanban framework.
• Strong experience using JIRA including managing JIRA workflows, dashboards, and metrics. 
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak to different audiences to ensure understanding. 
• Comfortable operating in an environment with a high level of accountability.

Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline; or four or more years of experience in related field
• 3 - 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• CSM Certification, strongly preferred

The Perks 

• Continued training and career development 
• Full Benefit Package including medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k 
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay 
• Work remotely  

Pay Type: Exempt, full time

Travel: 10% 

Passion, excellence, respect, accountability and having fun are just the beginning. Openforce believes that our culture is at the core part of what makes us successful. We are looking for someone who understands good culture and will help shape it as it evolves.