Scrum Master, Application Development

Mazda Motor Corporation

4d•$108,900 - $166,125•Remote

About The Position

The Scrum Master of Application Development serves as a facilitator and Agile coach for Change the Business (CTB) application development teams. The role supports Agile delivery and the development and enhancement of enterprise applications that drive business value. It facilitates Scrum ceremonies, manages team workflows and delivery rhythms, and promotes collaboration among Product Owners, developers, business stakeholders, and supporting teams. The Scrum Master fosters Agile best practices, removes impediments, resolves dependencies, and enables teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. The role also champions continuous improvement through coaching, delivery-performance monitoring, and support for Agile governance to improve team effectiveness, predictability, and delivery outcomes. The position partners with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to support application enhancements and business capabilities. It helps align business requirements, technical solutions, and sprint objectives; supports backlog management and release planning; and maintains transparency into work progress, delivery status, and priorities. The role also supports collaboration across application development, quality assurance, infrastructure, and support teams. The role tracks Agile delivery metrics, supports compliance with delivery standards and governance processes, and maintains Agile documentation, reporting artifacts, and team performance records. Other duties may be assigned, and management may modify work assignments or make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Agile project delivery, application development, technology delivery, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Team Facilitator.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and software development lifecycles at an intermediate-to-advanced level.
Knowledge of DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and application development practices at an intermediate-to-advanced level.
Intermediate-to-advanced facilitation and Agile coaching skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced project delivery, risk management, dependency management, and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced stakeholder management, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced planning, prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced analytical, decision-making, and continuous-improvement skills.
Ability to influence, facilitate consensus, and drive results without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science (BA/BS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospective sessions.
Manage team delivery rhythms and workflows to support sprint commitments and project objectives.
Partner with Product Owners to ensure user stories are prioritized, refined, and ready for development.
Monitor sprint progress, team capacity, and delivery performance to maintain focus on business priorities and commitments.
Promote communication and collaboration among cross-functional team members throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Coach Agile teams on Scrum principles, Agile values, and delivery practices, promoting self-organization, accountability, and continuous learning.
Guide team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders in applying Agile methodologies across the application development lifecycle.
Foster collaboration, transparency, and servant leadership within and across delivery teams.
Support the adoption and consistent use of Agile practices, tools, and standards.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance delivery outcomes and Agile maturity.
Identify, track, and resolve obstacles affecting productivity, timelines, or sprint goals.
Partner with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to address dependencies, resource constraints, and delivery risks.
Escalate issues requiring management intervention and drive timely resolution while minimizing business impact.
Help teams identify root causes of recurring challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Monitor risks and interdependencies across initiatives to support uninterrupted delivery and operational stability.
Partner with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to deliver application enhancements and business capabilities.
Facilitate alignment between business requirements, technical solutions, and sprint objectives.
Support backlog refinement, prioritization, estimation, and release planning.
Maintain transparency of work progress, delivery status, and upcoming priorities through Agile management tools and reporting.
Promote collaboration across application development, quality assurance, infrastructure, and support teams.
Facilitate retrospectives, identify improvement opportunities, and drive actionable outcomes.
Track and analyze Agile delivery metrics to assess team performance, predictability, and process effectiveness.
Support compliance with Agile delivery standards, governance processes, and development methodologies.
Maintain Agile documentation, reporting artifacts, and team performance records as required by management and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.