Scrum Master

Magna International • Lowell, MA

2d

About The Position

The Scrum Master is a process owner and servant leader who facilitates and enables the Scrum team’s adherence to Agile principles and practices. This role is critical in delivering high-quality products in the shop floor automation industry. The Scrum Master works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth sprint execution, manage risks and dependencies, and maintain alignment across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a related field required, Masters Degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Intermediate to Advanced expertise in Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is required.
• Proven experience in risk management, issue tracking, and conflict resolution within Agile teams.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and SmartSheets.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies.
• Strong skills in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Understanding of best practices in sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of the shop floor automation industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sprint ceremonies, including release planning, sprint planning and estimating, daily standups, release demos, and retrospectives.
• Work with the Level 2 support team to manage defect triage, prioritize issues, and ensure resolution timelines.
• Promote collaboration between product owners, developers, and external stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and manage risks and issues impacting sprint delivery.
• Ensure cross-functional dependencies are aligned to avoid bottlenecks and delays.
• Act as a mentor to the team and coach them on Agile principles and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization within the team.
• Monitor sprint metrics and team performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide clear and timely reports to stakeholders regarding sprint health, risks, and delivery progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees