Scrum Master

Job Description

This role will provide the candidate an opportunity to work as part of a global Solutions Architecture group spanning multiple Agile Product Delivery teams. Specifically, overseeing and guiding the scrum teams to ensure development teams follow the scrum framework values and Agile practices. This role will also be responsible for mentoring and motivating the teams to improve processes and eliminate team impediments.

What the day will look like

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Applying Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
• Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to adhere to Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Identifying and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, infrastructure) to integrate across multiple application projects.
• Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Monitoring progress and performance and assisting teams in making improvements.
• Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing.
• Ensuring the effective use of collaborative processes and removing obstacles for the scrum team.
• Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials.
• Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 10+ years demonstrated IT experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred.
• Certified scrum master, SAFe preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a scrum master or in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Excellent people and project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.