possesses exceptional facilitation, communication, organizational and time management skills;
is self-directing, with the ability to identify priorities and mobilize projects in an orderly fashion to achieve desired results and effectively uses collaboration in driving decisions;
has the ability to understand technical issues at a high level and is self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems; and,
works with the Scrum team and Product Owner (Product Line Manager) to create a great collaborative environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties:
Supports the product development process
Runs sprint planning, release planning, retrospectives and sprint reviews for scrum teams of about 7 members.
Helps the team find the appropriate level of sprint commitment, i.e. helps the team find how many points they should commit to per sprint using relevant velocity data and requirements definition.
Coaches team on agile practices and encourages adoption by providing the team an environment that fosters Agile methodologies via retrospectives, scrums, sprint planning, etc.
Works with team to ensure requirements are detailed and to properly define and estimate stories.
Run daily standup meetings; understand and remove obstacles
Help identify and mitigate risks
Owns the metrics for the team and utilizes data to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members
Encourages transparency by using tools like JIRA and making information available and transparent to stakeholders.
Continuously improves processes to improve execution
Empowers the team to self-organize
Supports the Product Line Manager (Product Owner)
Assists as needed with backlog maintenance
Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and broadcasting information as appropriate
Assists with prioritization and resolution of defects/bugs
Understands the products and customers to the extent that he/she can perform as an effective backup to the Product Line Manager/Product Owner when necessary
Supports the Product Team
Assists team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
Participates proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices
Identifies and remove impediments, prevent distractions
Facilitates discussion and conflict resolution
Empowers the team to self-organize
Other Duties:
Travels as needed for their assigned product line 0 - 25% of the year as required or as directed by DSS Management.
SECURITY AND PRIVACY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Individuals working for DSS will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.
The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS:
Required:
Agile Experience Required
Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
Enthusiastic, high-energy, with a positive attitude
Ability to support the understanding of fundamentals of iterative development; Agile software development processes and procedures
Deep understanding of scrum and other related methodologies that can be leveraged to provide value to a team/enterprise
Understanding of the importance of sprint commitments by a development team, and demonstrated ability to ensure that the team delivers consistently
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and run great, effective meetings
Excellent communication and facilitation skills; both verbal and written.
Excellent Team Building and Empowerment Skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Desired:
Scrum Master Certification preferred
Strong Project Management background is a plus
Project Management Experience
Proven ability to deal with multiple projects and deadlines.
Healthcare IT Experience
Experience with Atlassian: JIRAs agile platform and products for Application Lifecycle Management a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Desired:
3 + years experience as a Scrum Master
EDUCATION:
Required:
Associates or bachelors degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or relevant discipline.
Desired:
Any advanced education or training in a relevant discipline
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
must be willing and able to attain certification if it is not currently achieved
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing
10 % per day
Sitting
80% per day
Walking
10% per day
Stooping
5% per day
Lifting
Up to 50 pounds unassisted while traveling (luggage/laptop, etc.); 10 15 lbs. per 3 5 xs a day (laptops, etc).
Computer Work
70% per day
Telephone Work
20% per day
Reading
10% per day
Other, please specify:
Travel unassisted up to 25% of the year via common carrier and/or automobile.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with DSS, Inc., please email jobs@dssinc.com or call (561) 284-7373. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.