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LHH is working with a client based in the Chicago Loop that is looking to hire an Agile ScrumMaster to join our team for a 7+ month project. The role will be hybrid (1 day onsite at our client’s Chicago Loop office). Candidates MUST be local to Chicago in order to be considered for this position. Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Serves, leads, coaches, and supports multiple Agile Scrum Teams on complex initiatives, with teams consisting of internal & external (onshore and offshore) as well as business and technical resources in the delivery of IT and business products and solutions. Responsible for product delivery. Facilitates Scrum ceremonies and agile practices (such as daily standups, sprint review meetings, retrospective meetings, cross-team coordination, and etc.), alongside the product owner, ensuring that Scrum Teams adhere to the Scrum values of courage, focus, commitment, respect and openness in delivering IT solutions. Identifies and resolves delivery impediments to optimize delivery flow. Appropriately leads resolution of complex impediments and escalates impediments that cannot be resolved to senior leadership. Manages risks and issues and acts to ensure they do not recur. Fosters an environment of continuous improvement / learning and drives substantial improvement to the team (e.g., via the retrospective process). Guides team members in achieving maturity in Agile principles and Scrum practices, developing a proven track record of driving consistent velocity and velocity increases on mature teams. Proactively monitors and assesses team health and project needs. Serves as recognized Agile subject matter expert, thought leader, and mentor with extensive knowledge of Agile processes, tools, best practices, and standards. Provides guidance to more junior Scrum Masters on Agile Reviews and provides feedback on potential new tools / processes in the Agile space and is a visible champion for adopting them once ratified. Requirements Prior experience with Agile Scrum methodology in a Scrum Master role. Solid experience acting as a servant -leader with strong coaching and mentoring skills; ability to get work done without assigning out / dictating tasks. Experience on teams delivering modern software for enterprises using Agile methodologies. Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and team members. Excellent personal organizational skills and prior experience using Agile management tools such as Jira Proven track record of experience applying App. Dev. best practices on an initiative (e.g., automation, CI/CD pipelines) and consistently adopts these best practices as appropriate Education Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience. Typically, a minimum of four years of related work experience such as a project delivery background in an enterprise IT environment with experience using Agile delivery methods. Previous project management experience preferred. Applicable certifications preferred. Pay Details: $60.00 to $80.00 per hour Benefits: Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Equal Opportunity Employer: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.

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