Minimum 7 years experience as a Scrum Master on complex technical projects.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
Proven experience working with technical teams in software development.
Active certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar (PMI-ACP).
Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies.
Responsibilities
Coach and support teams in Scrum processes and principles.
Ensure clarity on the Definition of Done for all team members.
Coordinate with other teams and provide status updates to management.
Collaborate with Product Owners on feature prioritization and review.
Facilitate SAFe ceremonies including Sprint Planning and PI Planning.
Assist in developing User Stories that meet acceptance criteria.
Generate and maintain team metrics and information displays.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision).
401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
Opportunities for profit sharing and performance bonuses.
Annual allowance for education and training.
Leave buy-back program for enhanced flexibility.
Generous PTO policy with 4 weeks off.
Full Job Description
Senior Scrum Master
Ft. Meade, MD Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Full-Time | Fully Funded Salary: $160K - $170K
What You'll Do In this role, you will:
Coach, support, and enforce Scrum process and other process rules.
Ensure that the team has a clear understanding of Definition of Done and how to meet it.
Coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and communicate status to management.
Work with the Product Owner(s) to review and prioritize features.
Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies to include Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews to include demos, Sprint Retrospectives, and PI Planning.
Work with Product Owner(s) and System Engineers to develop User Stories to meet the Feature acceptance criteria.
Maintain and generate information radiators for the teams.
Collect and share team metrics with the team, determine when new metrics are needed, and develop improvements in metrics.
Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles with the goal of continuous improvement.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
At least 7 years of current or very recent work experience working as a Scrum Master, preferably on a large, technical program.
Bachelor's Degree
Experience working as a Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP).
Benefits include:
CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
Annual Education & Training Allowance
Leave Buy-Back Program
4 Weeks PTO
Next Steps
These positions may be used to fill multiple openings. If you're interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.
About Helm Point Solutions
Helm Point Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides software development, data analytics, and cloud computing services to clients in various industries. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Helm Point Solutions has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to understand their business needs and provide customized solutions that help them achieve their goals. The company has a strong focus on innovation and uses the latest technologies to deliver high-quality services to its clients.
