Role: Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager
Location: Chicago IL
Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager that can take our product
development teams to the next level in adoption of Agile and Scrum practices. The ideal candidate will
bring previous experiences, best practices, and a collaborative attitude to help drive revenue growth
and increased effectiveness in value and quality of software we create. Our new Scrum Master must be
able to excel in an ambiguous environment and be hungry and poised to drive change within the
organization.
Responsibilities:
Analyze our current Agile processes, prioritize areas of improvement, and work alongside key
stakeholders to implement the improvements
Facilitate/participate in key Agile rituals across Scrum teams
Coach team members as needed, including resolving conflict
Communicate project risks
Manage projects in JIRA and Confluence; providing software training to team members as
needed
Monitor and report on key Agile performance metrics to leadership team
Assist in training team members and other Capsim employees on Agile and Design Thinking
concepts
Manage various projects at Capsim not directly related to software development
Above all else, foster and model a collaborative team environment driven to build great
software while having fun
Qualifications:
At least 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager
Bachelor's degree
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Proven leadership and motivation skills
Strong written and oral communication skills a must; can present formally or informally
Experience using Agile performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous
improvement
Can maintain a high level of energy and engagement
A love to learn and improve as a Scrum Master, always looking to bring something new and
helpful to the team
