Virtual Volunteer Mobile App SCRUM Master

About Us: 

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.

If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.

Location: Remote

Description:Thaddeus Resource Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master to join its software development team. The Scrum Master will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile practices and processes, promoting collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within software development projects. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of the organization and the communities it serves.

• *The responsibilities for this role are performed 100% remotely. **

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, guiding them in the adoption and execution of Agile principles and practices, including Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities within the Scrum framework and fostering a culture of collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment on project goals, priorities, and timelines.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the highest-priority features and user stories and is appropriately groomed and refined.
• Identify and address impediments or blockers that hinder the progress of the development team, working proactively to resolve issues and escalate as needed to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
• Track and report on key Agile metrics, such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team health indicators, providing visibility into project progress and performance and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Meet regularly with the software development team to reflect on past sprints, identify areas for improvement, and implement actionable changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the development team and across the organization, promoting transparency, trust, and open communication.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with experience implementing Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Proven ability to lead and coach Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Rally, or VersionOne.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Thaddeus Resource Center and a passion for leveraging technology to drive positive social impact.

Time commitment:

• 5 hrs/week including mandatory meetings
• 1-year minimum
• Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:
  • All staff meetings: Tuesdays 10 AM - 12 PM PST
  • Tech dept meetings: Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM PST

*** We are an equal-opportunity employer. ***