4 hours ago

Scrum Master

Pinnacle Method Consulting

Hybrid
Full Time
$85,000
Hybrid

Job Overview

Job TitleScrum Master
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$85,000
LocationHybrid

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Job Description

Job Opportunity: Scrum Master at Gray Media Group

Pinnacle Method Consulting is assisting in sourcing candidates for a Scrum Master position at Gray Media Group, a leading company in the multimedia and digital media industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career within a supportive and collaborative environment focused on training and development.

Why This Role is Attractive

  • Competitive annual salary up to $85,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.
  • Significant opportunities for career advancement and growth.
  • Work within a flexible, supportive, and collaborative remote environment.
  • Engage with a leading company at the forefront of digital media innovation.

What You Will Be Doing (Job Responsibilities)

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring their effectiveness and adherence to Agile principles.
  • Coach development teams on core Scrum principles, Agile values, and continuous improvement practices to enhance team performance and delivery.
  • Actively work to identify and remove impediments, and manage dependencies that may hinder team progress.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, ensuring user stories are well-defined and teams are prepared for upcoming sprints.
  • Develop and maintain Jira dashboards and comprehensive reports, providing clear and actionable delivery insights for leadership and stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications)

  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master within Agile teams.
  • Possession of a recognized Scrum certification (CSM, PSM I, or an equivalent).
  • Practical experience in administering Jira in an Agile development context.
  • A strong foundational understanding of Scrum, Agile principles, and effective team facilitation techniques.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

How You Can Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in supporting multiple teams or cross-functional teams simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with Kanban or other hybrid Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Jira Advanced Roadmaps or similar strategic planning tools.
  • Previous professional background working specifically with software development teams.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Scrum Facilitation
  • Agile Coaching
  • Impediment Removal
  • Jira Administration
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Sprint Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication Skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Digital Media Industry

Tags:

Scrum Master
Agile
Jira
Scrum Ceremonies
Team Facilitation
Product Owner Collaboration
Impediment Removal
Continuous Improvement
Digital Media
Project Management

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How to Get Hired at Pinnacle Method Consulting

  • Research Gray Media Group's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
  • Tailor your resume for Scrum Master roles: Customize your resume to highlight your Scrum certifications, Jira expertise, and Agile facilitation skills relevant to Gray Media Group.
  • Showcase Agile leadership: Prepare to discuss specific examples of facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and removing impediments in your previous Scrum Master roles.
  • Master Jira and reporting insights: Be ready to demonstrate your hands-on experience with Jira administration and generating delivery insights, as this is a key requirement for the Scrum Master position.
  • Emphasize communication and collaboration: Highlight instances where your excellent communication and collaboration skills contributed to successful team outcomes in a remote or cross-functional setting.

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