Senior Agile Scrum Master

Company: CapTech Ventures, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

CapTech is an award-winning national management technology-consulting firm with an enterprising, entrepreneurial environment. We have achieved four straight years ranked in the Top 10 of Consulting Magazine's Best Firms to Work For, including a #5 ranking overall in 2015. Additionally, we placed 28th within the Vault Consulting 50 for the second year in a row, including a #5 ranking in work/life balance. At CapTech you'll experience a flat organizational structure with access to constant learning -- where your career path isn't set in stone, and you have unlimited potential for growth. CapTech is based upon a culture of mutual respect. We look for, and hire the best. The creatively innovative, the technically insightful, the driven, the self-managed, the value conscious, the caring, and the gracious person - these are all qualities that we look for along with a love and a passion for the work that we do. Job Description As a Professional Consultant with CapTech, your focus will be helping our clients deliver results against some of their most complex business and technology initiatives. Success within our diverse range of clients requires the ability to adapt and perform in numerous Project Management environments. In this senior Agile position, your role as a Scrum Master, coach, and practitioner will require you to apply Agile values and principles for an organization transitioning to Agile Delivery methodologies. Specific responsibilities for the Senior Agile Scrum Master position include:--

• Establish collaborative partnership with key stakeholders and provide coaching at all levels in an emerging Agile environment.
• Assess the current organization and delivery environment and recommend optimal Agile practices - Perform as a Scrum Master as needed for one or more scrum teams.
• Facilitate roadmapping, planning sessions and retrospectives.
• Support the triage and resolution of critical project issues.
• Prepare and deliver verbally and orally effective communications regarding progress and status for both internal and client teams.
• Perform hands-on project work, including analysis, design and change management, as needed by the project Qualifications Specific qualifications for the Senior Agile Scrum Master position include:--
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master and /or Agile coach.
  • Agile practitioner mindset with an understanding of common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and iterative development practices.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT full development life cycle.
  • CSM certification or equivalent preferred.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated track record of successful ability to manage large and complex consulting engagements.
  • Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions.
  • Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people.
  • Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence. Additional Information We offer challenging and impactful jobs with professional career paths. All CapTechers can keep their hands-on technology no matter what position they hold. Our employees find their work exciting and rewarding in a culture filled with opportunities to have fun along the way. At CapTech we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
    • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
    • Single and Family Health Insurance plans, including Dental coverage
    • Short-Term and Long-Term disability
    • Matching 401(k)
    • Competitive Paid Time Off
    • Training and Certification opportunities eligible for expense reimbursement
    • Team building and social activities
    • Mentor program to help you develop your career CapTech is--an equal opportunity employer--committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness - each foundational to--our--core values. We strive to create a diverse--environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to--the workplace. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or "corp to corp" agreements).--At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
      CapTech is a Drug-Free work place.
      Candidates must have the ability to work at CapTech's client locations.--
      All positions include the possibility of travel.
      CapTech has not contracted/does not contract with any outside vendors in its recruitment process. If you are interested in this position, please apply to CapTech directly.

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