Scrum Master // Must be local to Denver, CO// NO H1B NO CPT

Kindy send me Local to CO Only// If possible, attach DL/ID from CO only

Scrum Master
Denver, Colorado

NO H1B

Contract Duration: 1 year

Hybrid: Candidate must be Local 

Submission: Resume,  Skills set and  1 Reference 

NO H1 and CPT 

Business Innovation, Technology, and Security (BITS) is responsible for managing the Department’s information technology (IT) providers, including relations with the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT). The division serves as the main point of contact for departmental issues involving technology resources and needs. It coordinates activities with the program staff for IT support, operations, maintenance, modernization, and implementation of new IT systems.

HYBRID WORK – 2 days in the office, 3 days working remote (Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change)

Description of Job

The ideal candidate will work to further agile transformation efforts through iteratively leading project planning efforts, collaboration with cross-functional teams to define backlogs, sprint content, and key design decisions. They will oversee project budgets, work closely with product owners, conduct necessary ceremonies, facilitate backlog grooming activities, and develop and distribute project or product-related communications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Self-motivation with strong, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to continuously learn
• Ability to quickly absorb technical concepts and communicate effectively with non-technical and technical audiences, verbally and in writing
• Participate in early-stage project intake and requirement-gathering sessions to influence project scope and planning
• Deep customer empathy and curiosity that's paired with knowledge of how to gather and synthesize customer needs
• Proven experience in fostering high-performing teams with strong aptitude to drive requirement alignment, cross team collaboration, healthy conflict resolution, and diversity. 
• Proven experience with inspect and adapt activities including system demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement, and the retrospective and problem-solving events. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Coordinate project discovery efforts (funding, feasibility, and strategic alignment)

SKILLS

• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management knowledge
• Agile methodologies expertise
• Budget tracking skills
• Collaboration and teamwork capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology related field (preferred)
• Agile certification (s) (preferred)
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience using Agile-tracking tools (Jira, Confluence – a must)