Scrum Master, Evanston, Contract

I am trying to identify a qualified candidate for a Scrum Master position with my Client atEvanston, IL and given below is a brief job description for your review:

Title         :  Scrum Master
Duration   :  12 Months Contract
Location   :  Evanston, IL
Top Skills :  Scrum Master, Agile, Java, SQL , .Net or c#

Job Description :
Duties:
Report to Program manager. Work w/ onsite and remote team members (US and India based) to deliver discrete services for a SOA solution using Scrum based Agile methodologies.

• * Scrum Master for platform development project encompassing all aspects of the scrum master role
• * Daily Scrums * Sprint Planning * Conduct Lessons Learned sessions and ensure feedback is used for subsequent sprints.
• * Arranging Sprint Demo * Provide inputs and action Process changes as/where required.
• * Ensure project objectives are met w/in the constraints of project scope, time, cost and required quality.
• * Coordinating and communication w/ project resources, internal team, stakeholders and vendors on all aspects of project progression/status
• * Measuring progress and monitoring performance (overall, scope, schedule, costs, quality)
• * Risk Management including issue escalation and resolution.
• * Post Project Implementation review to document lessons learnt.

Skills   Essential

• Agile Development Tools proficiency such as Greenhopper
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in managing technical resources.
• Extensive hands-on experience in producing and grooming backlog, creating release plans etc.
• Exceptional communication skills w/ fluency in both verbal and written English.
• Experience working w/ Technical Product Management Teams, experience and exposure to the some of the following technologies, .Net, Java App, J2EE, SQL, Client server based environments
• Ability to work w/ 3rd party vendors Highly Desirable
• Analytical Skills w/ ability to truly understand the full scope and impact of the project requirements
• Some previous project leadership/management experience.
• Customer service orientation w/ ability to manage relationships w/ internal customers
• Ability to drive consensus among various internal stakeholders and team members. * Risk and issue management to all levels in the organization.
• Extensive experience in project reporting in an agile environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• High degree of business acumen

Education: Bachelors Degree educated in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or Business.
6 years + experience in a similar project management role, preferably in a fast paced service delivery environment.


Let me know if you or anyone you know is interested. Please email me at Steve.Jackson@zolon.com  or call me @ 2026447551

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!

Thanks & Regards,
Steve Jackson
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Zolon Tech 
13921 Park Center Road, Suite 500, Herndon, VA 20171
T: 2026447551 | F: (202) 640-4366  | Steve.Jackson@zolon.com | www.zolon.com
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