Scrum Master

Voyatek•Sacramento, CA

32d•$115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Voyatek delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide. For example, our technology: Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy. We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company. We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve. We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place. Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Scrum Master within our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and a valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year- for-year basis. The PMP certification is required and may not be substituted with additional experience.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (CSP).
Minimum of seven (7) years of broad, extensive and increasingly responsible experience applying PM principles, methods, techniques, and tools. At least four (4) years of that experience must have been as a senior PM of one or more large or complex IT projects.
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager, managing complex digital projects and delivering at least two Agile software projects.
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to business stakeholders and leadership.
Proven ability to facilitate User Story development and coach Product Owners on best practices.
Experience in cross-functional teams, driving concurrent projects in a matrixed organization.
Proficient with project management and collaboration tools, including Atlassian Jira (minimum 2 years) and Confluence.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, cloud architecture, and DevOps tools.
Solution-oriented with a high level of attention to detail and dedication to quality deliverables.
Comfortable addressing issues, influencing change, and navigating ambiguity or conflict.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Professional demeanour, with the ability to work effectively with executives and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching Technical Product Management teams.

Responsibilities

Practice servant leadership while coaching and advancing Scrum and Agile practices.
Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies and team collaboration using tools like Jira and Confluence.
Maintain communication with Product Managers, development teams, and leadership on project progress, team issues, and Agile process improvements.
Track development performance metrics and guide the team toward continuous improvement and delivery.
Assess and enhance Scrum maturity across teams and the organization.
Lead problem-solving sessions such as brainstorming and root cause analysis for process improvements.
Provide servant leadership for product launches and portfolio management across multiple Scrum teams.