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Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX. This is a 12 + month contract position. Responsibilities: Guide and coach one or more teams on Scrum practices, and develop their understanding of Agile principles Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (for example, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Demos/Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives) In a Scaled Agile model, facilitate scaled planning for the team (for example, Pre Planning/ Preparation and PI Planning Events) and represent the team in Scrum of Scrums/ART Syncs Help the team define norms/agreements, like a Definition of Ready and Definition of Done, and enforce the agreements Ensure the team has a healthy product and Sprint backlog (in collaboration with the PO) Facilitate dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the team Promote/facilitate communication and collaboration within the Agile team to support value delivery and Sprint commitments Provide visibility into the Agile team's delivery plans and progress against plan to stakeholders Enable the team to become high performing through collaboration and a relentless focus on continuous improvement including cross-skilling across the team Measure team delivery, maturity, and performance and review the metrics with the team to identify improvement opportunities Mentor more junior Scrum Masters Manage governance routines that dally/ weekly routines, tollgates, program increment preparation, updating project repositories and required documentation Create, maintain and execute project plans Integrate with project, technology and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing impact Facilitate communication, influence and negotiate both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners Establish and provide supporting documentation for governance routines Establish status templates and weekly status update routines Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements Work with the Agile team to remove impediments Requirements: 5+ years' experience in Agile; Project management experience Certified Scrum Master Program Management Experience Scrum Agile Knowledge of Agile methodology and framework (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.) Knowledge of software development lifecycle Able to lead and influence team in adopting the Agile principles Able to ensure the correct use of Scrum process. Able to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy Able to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems Excellent communication and collaboration skills analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable presentations / reports and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results High level understanding of Enterprise Change Standards Able to work independently with limited supervision Proficiency in using Jira for managing project deliverables Pay Range : $68.38 - $76.38 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Genesis10

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