**Senior Scrum Master** **Cincinnati, OH** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Scrum Master **Industry:** Financial Services **Reference ID:** JN -022025-100988 **Date Posted:** 02/25/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/weH8Qp + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** **Hybrid | Cincinnati, OH** This Lead Agilist position will be part of the Commercial Banking group. Lead Agilists come at least 5 years of full-time business and technical experience and at least 3 years of Scrum experience. They will work to ensure their Agile Squad(s) understands and applies all Agile and Scrum values and principles and actively participate as a team member within the development squad. They use observations skills to determine Squad(s) needs and intervene with Squad(s) based on those specific needs. Lead Agilists promote the growth of every team member. They are able to effectively facilitate neutral discussions to allow teams to decide the best course and keep teams focused on delivering business value. Lead Agilists embody agility and leading by example while guiding their Squad(s) on the application of the Scrum Framework and best development practices. They facilitate Scrum events and activities as necessary and ensure the team is realizing value from them (including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective and Backlog Refinement). Lead Agilists coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective product backlog management and development practices so that they have a common understanding of what is to be delivered, why it needs to be delivered, and what success looks like. They coach the Agile Squad(s) in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, conflict resolution, and software development craftsmanship. A Lead Agilist possesses a learning mindset and help the Agile Squad(s) continuously improve their interactions, practices, and process through valuable inspect and adapt development practices using data from feedback loops, report development (SQL Scripting, Tableau, Excel, etc.) to develop metrics and other information radiators. They are able to identify opportunities for improvement outside of the traditional inspect and adapt practice by leveraging a understanding of technologies and techniques in the DevOps, pipeline automation, testing frameworks, etc. spaces. They are able to leverage concepts from other Agile frameworks and working practices outside of Scrum to help Squads grow and succeed. They model collaborative, open behavior, and a willingness to learn and grow continuously for the Agile Squad(s) as well as the organization. Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $60 - $70 / hr. w2 **Responsibilities:** · Solid understanding and background leveraging of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility in IT development team environment. · Building high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and improve · Leverage empirical data collection through report development (SQL Scripting, Tableau, Excel, etc.) to benefit the team and organization · Critical and creative problem-solving skills · Present teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a technical team environment · Application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consultation with users and product owners about hardware, software, or system function specifications related to application modernization initiatives · Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success · Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and team · Understanding and leveraging software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing (BDD/TDD), Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management · Implement a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.) · Use other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob programming, etc.) · Advanced knowledge of the software development lifecycle and of several software development methodologies. Leveraging Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development and other Agile methodologies. · Hands on working experience with Continuous Integration (CI) processes and scripting · Participate in pair programming with developers and transfer knowledge when applicable. · Design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, and modification of existing applications for digital modernization. · Work with Developers and QAs on their roles & responsibilities in an agile environment · Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment · Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile · Ability to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams), where possible · When needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities · Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad. · Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad · Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive · Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad · Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear · Other duties as assigned **Experience Requirements:** · 5+ years of fulltime business and technical experience · 3+ years of Scrum experience · Software development, DevOps, and Cloud experience · Can explain and implement DevOps, Continuous Development, and/or Continuous Deployment · Strong oral and written communication · Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment. · Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts · Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator · Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential · Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams · Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace · Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement **Education Requirements:** · Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_