Sr. Scrum Master
About The Position
The Agile Scrum Master will lead and direct agile project teams to deliver the project-defined business outcomes. In this role, you will also act as the process coach within a cross-functional software development team. You will be responsible for the team’s adherence to the agile values and principles within the software development lifecycle. It is important that you encourage self-sufficiency within the team while identifying risk, bringing up issues, and removing impediments to drive process improvements. Part of your role will be project setup, working with Product Owners and Technical Lead in managing the backlog, and project health reporting to management. Additionally, you may consult and coach other Scrum Teams and support the development of Agile Scrum processes with exposure to various lines of businesses and leadership.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience of Scrum Management
- Ability to implement Scrum theory, rules and practices
- Ability to remain in scope and deliver outcomes on time
- Strong organization and facilitation skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Management experience and hands-on technical expertise in leading large scale agile projects
- Ability to lead, influence and drive team efforts and results
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience working in Agile development process and deep understanding of various phases of Software Development Life Cycle
- Excellent written oral communication and presentation skills
- Able to work independently with limited supervision
Nice To Haves
- Rally, JIRA, or TFS experience
- High level understanding of BAC Enterprise Change Standards
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct agile project teams to deliver the project-defined business outcomes
- Act as the process coach within a cross-functional software development team
- Responsible for the team’s adherence to the agile values and principles within the software development lifecycle
- Encourage self-sufficiency within the team while identifying risk, bringing up issues, and removing impediments to drive process improvements
- Project setup, working with Product Owners and Technical Lead in managing the backlog
- Project health reporting to management
- Consult and coach other Scrum Teams and support the development of Agile Scrum processes with exposure to various lines of businesses and leadership
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
