Sr. Scrum Master Des Moines, IA Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote 12+ month contract (multi-year effort) Help build Product Vision, Stack, Strategy, Roadmap and backlog SAFe Agile Framework PI Planning Establish Team Ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retros, Demo/Reviews) 5+ years of Scrum Master experience, Use Azure DevOps (ADO) Led and Scaled multiple Agile Teams in SAFe Organize backlog and user stories in ADO, groom team in Agile, remove enterprise blockers, improve communication, visibility and trackability Accountable for understanding and coordinating all technology deliverable activity for assigned project. Understand what is being delivered and own the creation of the plan for development work. Participate as core team member, ensuring overall successful delivery for the project. Create and communicate the technology delivery plan to core team peers, the delivery team and stakeholders. Monitor and report progress against the plan. Evaluate changes in scope and communicate impacts to the development plan. Identify, understand and document risks, issues and dependencies that impact the technology delivery of the plan Continuously communicate risks, issues and dependencies to core team peers and the delivery team. Ensure peer review and cross functional review of development items are complete. Manage project resource needs and coordinate estimates at each gate for the development deliverables and schedule. Breakdown work and identify workstreams and help to ensure all parts and pieces of the project fit together. Ensure bi-directional traceability. Ensure standards and best practices are followed; architectural approach and support change management. Promote collaboration among all team members. Work together to achieve a common goal. Escalate and coordinate resolution of risks, issues, dependencies if unable to resolve within core team. Attend and participate in all Core Team meetings. Facilitate and lead meetings coordinating development activities. Ensure development solution aligns to expected outcomes EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at ****** or 844-463-6178.
