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Scrum Master

@ CGI

Position Description:

  • CGI is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our growing Agile team.
  • The Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching the development team, and ensuring the successful implementation of Agile methodologies.
  • This role is ideal for a highly collaborative and enthusiastic individual with a strong understanding of Scrum principles and a proven track record of enabling high-performing teams.
  • This position is located in our Lafayette office with work performed at client site in Louisiana; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.


Your future duties and responsibilities:

  • Facilitate and guide all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor the development team on Agile practices and Scrum principles.
  • Help the Product Owner manage the product backlog and prioritize user stories.
  • Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.
  • Understand, visualize and manage upstream/downstream dependencies.
  • Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment within the team.
  • Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Continuously improve the team's Agile practices through retrospectives and process optimization.
  • Work with other teams to coordinate development and integration testing across multiple teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, QA) to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Track team progress, metrics, and velocity.
  • Stay up to date on the latest Agile trends and best practices.


Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile project management role.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum principles, roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
  • Proven experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with team members at all levels.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) a plus.
  • Certified Scrum Master


Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

  • SAFe certification(s).
  • Experience working as a Scum Master in the Federal environment.


Skills:

  • Scrum Master


How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers

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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: May 01, 2024
Application Deadline: June 03, 2024
Job Type: Full-time