Scrum Masters

Several years of experience as a software development project manager or Scrum team member or work in another career that involves three to four years of project management experience are required to enter this field. "However, many employers also accept experience with methods such as Kanban and tools like Jira and Confluence," according to the staffing firm Robert Half.

You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a love of teaching and coaching, and strong leadership ability to be successful in this career. Other important traits include top-notch powers of persuasion, patience, empathy and conflict resolution skills to address personality disputes and other issues; strong problem-solving and organizational ability; adaptability; flexibility; creativity; a positive personality; and a willingness to continue to learn throughout your career.