Delivery Lead/Sr. Scrum Master-NO C2C

THIS IS A W2 (NOT C2C/C2H/REFERRAL BASED BUSINESS) CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIRD PARTY SOLICITATIONS WILL BE BLOCKED

MUST BE CURRENTLY LOCAL TO FRISCO AND WILLING TO BE ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK THRU THE NEW YEAR

Duration: 10+mo

Rate: BOE up to $65hr

The entire team needs to work onsite 5 days/week into December, to support production. Onsite requirements will change to 2-3 days/week end of December or in January.

• Candidates need to have a strong, assertive personality.
• Ideally, candidates will be absolute drivers, committed to keeping dates.
• Candidates will be aggressive to get the data needed, have active management and seasoned leadership.
• Candidate will need to collaborate, feedback share, and mentor.
• A rock star that will engage with the team, take notes, follow up on items, drive the team to fulfill their goals and push back on the team when they do not fulfill the goals they set for themselves.
• Clear and direct communication is critical.
• Need to be a driver, not passive, not waiting for work to be handed out

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Scrum Master with a Delivery Lead mindset to join our high-performing team. This role combines the best of both worlds: facilitating agile processes and driving the successful delivery of complex projects. As a Scrum Master with a Delivery Lead personality, you will not only guide and mentor our agile teams but also actively ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products that meet both business and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Facilitation & Scrum Master Duties:

• Serve as the primary facilitator for all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Help remove impediments and blockers that may hinder the team's ability to deliver value.
• Foster a collaborative, self-organizing team culture, emphasizing continuous improvement and agile best practices.
• Act as a servant-leader, coaching team members on Scrum principles, fostering accountability, and ensuring alignment with the broader organization’s agile practices.
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog refinement is on track, and that user stories are well-defined and prioritized.
• Track and report on sprint metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, etc.) to ensure transparency and drive accountability.

Delivery Lead Responsibilities:

• Own and drive end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Proactively manage delivery timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring that the team is always prepared to hit delivery milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., development, design, operations, QA) to ensure a smooth delivery process.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to communicate project status, address potential roadblocks, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ensure that all deliveries meet the agreed-upon scope, timeline, and quality criteria, making adjustments when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the project’s technical landscape to help make informed decisions and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.

Leadership & Communication:

• Act as a key liaison between the agile team and stakeholders (including senior management, external vendors, and business partners).
• Communicate effectively and transparently with all project stakeholders regarding status, risks, issues, and progress.
• Facilitate the identification and resolution of technical or procedural issues that could impact delivery schedules.
• Advocate for best practices in both Scrum and software delivery, helping to instill a culture of high performance and continuous improvement across the team.

Process Improvement & Continuous Growth:

• Continuously evaluate and refine agile processes to ensure maximum team efficiency and product delivery quality.
• Encourage innovation and support the adoption of new tools or methodologies to improve the team’s workflow and overall performance.
• Support the development and career growth of individual team members through coaching and feedback.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
• Delivery Focus: Strong understanding of the end-to-end project delivery lifecycle with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive towards delivery outcomes.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: A natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity and complexity while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes.
• Agile Expertise: Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies, with the ability to adapt practices to the needs of the team and project.
• Leadership Qualities: A proactive leader with a service-oriented mindset, able to inspire, guide, and motivate teams to deliver their best work.
• Collaboration: Proven experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams, with an emphasis on building trust and strong working relationships.
• Tools: Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certifications preferred.

Desired Traits:

• Solution-Oriented: While agile is your foundation, you're a natural at focusing on solutions and working through challenges to keep teams moving forward.
• Results-Driven: You are passionate about delivery and know how to keep projects on track, ensuring the successful completion of goals and milestones.
• Mentor: You possess a growth mindset, continuously developing yourself and others around you, both as agile practitioners and as leaders.