Scrum Master II

Cotiviti

73d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Scrum Master II is a skilled Agile practitioner who facilitates, coaches, and empowers cross-functional development teams within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Acting as a servant leader, the Scrum Master II fosters Agile best practices, promotes team self-organization, and removes impediments to ensure the team’s success. This role serves as a bridge between Scrum Master and Senior Scrum Master, expanding responsibilities in coaching, scaling Agile practices, and fostering alignment within the Agile Release Train (ART). The Scrum Master II ensures strong collaboration between Developers, QA Engineers, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and other stakeholders to drive high performance and continuous improvement. The Scrum Master II may support one or multiple teams, depending on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required; SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading Agile teams, with 2+ years as a Scrum Master in a SAFe or large-scale Agile environment.
• Experience working within SAFe, with an understanding of ART execution.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Agile teams.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of Agile reporting, including burndown charts, velocity tracking, and team health assessments.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Passion for Agile principles, continuous learning, and driving process improvements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective participation and team engagement.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog items are well-defined, properly prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.
• Coach and mentor Agile team(s) on SAFe principles, Scrum best practices, and Agile mindset to enhance team maturity and self-organization.
• Proactively identify, escalate, and help resolve impediments and dependencies that impact team performance and delivery.
• Ensure transparency of team progress by tracking sprint metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) and fostering data-driven decision-making.
• Protect sprint commitments by maintaining a focus on scope, expectations, and sustainable team velocity.
• Partner with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to align teams with the Agile Release Train’s (ART) cadence and Program Increment (PI) objectives.
• Facilitate and promote collaboration across teams within the ART by participating in Scrum of Scrums, ART syncs, and dependency management discussions.
• Drive Agile maturity by mentoring Agile teams, supporting knowledge sharing, and fostering best practices.
• Collaborate with Senior Scrum Masters on coaching strategies.
• Advocate for continuous improvement by analyzing team performance and leading retrospective-driven action plans.
• Develop a deep understanding of Cotiviti’s business domain and strategic objectives to better align team efforts with organizational goals.
• Encourage adherence to SAFe and Agile frameworks while supporting team flexibility to meet business objectives.
• Support Agile initiatives, helping teams embrace Agile values and shift toward a Lean-Agile mindset.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration within the ART to ensure efficient execution and seamless integration of Agile deliverables.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Paid family leave.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees