Scrum Master

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Lyndon, KY

19d

About The Position

The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating a Scrum team to deliver software for the business. The Scrum Master will help guide and coach the team and the organization in Agile practices. They will act as facilitators and process stewards.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level agile practices, including but not limited to SAFe.
Experience with Jira or other Agile Management tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to identify and address users’ needs.
Thorough understanding of software development best practices and procedures.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Ability to be licensed as an Employee by various racing and gaming jurisdictions in which we operate, as required.
First-level Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM)
5+ years’ experience working as a Scrum Master for a team.

Responsibilities

A Team-based servant leader who leads by example.
Strongly supporting the Product Manager and Development Team in their progress toward the iteration and release goal.
Guiding and coaching the Scrum Team and the organization on how to use Agile/Scrum/Lean practices at the enterprise level, including agile principles and practices.
Guiding and coaching both the Scrum Team and the Development team on how to get the most out of self-organization.
Facilitates all team meetings, including daily stand-up, iteration planning, team demo, retros, and more.
Removing impediments so the team can remain focused on achieving objectives.
Facilitating discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and disseminating information.
Supporting and educating the Product team, especially on refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog.
Coordinate with other Scrum teams, DevOps, Release, PMs, and Leadership teams.
Enjoy coaching and mentoring a team to maximize progress and potential.
Motivated and driven, with the ability to influence and lead teams to success using Agile/Scrum/Lean practices.
Other duties as assigned by Management.