The Scrum Master II is a specialized professional role that focuses on the improvement of the Agile team and drives the methodology, provides guidance on its application and associated processes, protects the team from outside distractions, conducts ceremony facilitation, removes impediments and is dedicated to the Agile team. The Scrum Master understands Agile and helps stakeholders work according to the method for the benefit of the team and the projects. Experienced Scrum Master capable of supporting growing number of teams (3-4 Agile teams). Requires full understanding of the processes, procedures and systems. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve efficiency of own and other teams. Helps resolve complex problems and is able to identify viable and often innovative options. Understands scaling characteristics. Begins to influence outside of immediate work and/or Agile team. Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among and across Agile teams and ensures the timely communication of issues and encouragement of good working relationships with other functions and teams. Supports an environment where team freely escalates challenges; facilitates change through positive reinforcement of successes.