Scrum Master

Join our dynamic team as a Scrum Master, where you'll lead Agile practices to drive successful technology and product initiatives. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and make a significant impact. Responsibilities Facilitate Agile delivery practices for multiple Scrum teams, ensuring effective and timely ceremonies. Drive team execution through planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to enhance delivery transparency and team alignment. Monitor sprint health, team capacity, and manage risks, blockers, and dependencies. Maintain accurate work management within Jira, ensuring compliance and backlog health. Foster accountability and self-organization within the team, escalating risks as needed. Skills Proven experience in facilitating Agile practices and leading Scrum teams. Strong ability to drive team execution and manage Agile ceremonies effectively. Excellent collaboration skills with Product Owners and stakeholders. Proficiency in tracking sprint health and managing risks and dependencies. Experience with Jira for work management and backlog maintenance. Preferred Skills Experience in fostering team accountability and self-organization. Ability to escalate risks and impediments appropriately. Background in technology and product initiatives. At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe in equity and inclusion as core principles that drive our success. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $34 - $69 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Show more Show less