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• Post :- 18th Jan 2021

Sr. Scrum Master,

Remote ( Cincinnati, OH ) 

6+ Months

Phone + Skype

 

Job Description:

• Responsible for building strong projects/programs through identifying and implementing possible Improvements

• Build and leverage partnerships with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Product Owners and other contributors

• Coach program leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Agile Methodology practices and mindsets

• Develop and Maintain Communication Plan

• Work with Product Leaders to drive the definition and refinement of program backlogs and roadmaps

• Continually inspect the process, discover and address major concerns

• Help identify and remove impediments; Escalate risks and program needs, as appropriate

• Maintain metrics that provide visibility to stakeholders on program progress and quality and know how to leverage those metrics to identify program needs

• Work with Scrum Masters to drive continuous improvement for the program

• Understand the needs of the business in order to coach teams to deliver to expectations

• Understand the technical and domain aspects in order to speak to risks and dependencies

• Work cross-functionally to align strategy, methodology and execution

• Be a change agent and foster a learn by doing environment

• Be open and flexible to experimentation

• Be a driver of results

Critical Requirements / Knowledge / Skills

• 5+ years experience in Software Development, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis or Project Management operating in an Agile Scrum environment

• 3+ years experience working in an agile environment

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM or PSM I)

• Working knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) best practices

• Proactive approach and ability to develop trusted advisor relationships with mission/function leaders

• Strong communication / interpersonal / influencing skills

• Technical background or understanding a plus

An experienced servant leader and coach for a cross-functional agile team operating in complex and cross functional work across the Security, Data and Networking domain areas related to transformation to the Cloud. The Scrum Master guides and facilitates a Scrum &/or Kanban team involved in a large fast-paced program implementing complex technology for business-oriented solutions, through effective application of the agile based SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) and associated ceremonies, ensuring the agreed upon agile practice is being followed. Removing impediments and fostering a high performing team with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in quality and timeliness delivery.

• Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterprise

• Experience in an agile environment in other roles; such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach

• Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures

• Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builder

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality types

• Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organization

• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills

• Strong ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between PMO (Project Management office, business and technology teams and management)

• Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity

• Passionate about Scrum, Kanban, Lean Thinking, Lean Startup, eXtreme Programming, SAFe, LeSS, etc.

• Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies

• Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that support business goals

• Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments

• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem solving

• Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution

• Prepare and present reports on the progress and success

• Coordinates activities with other teams across the program

• Partner with and support the Product Owner

• Participate in the Scrum of Scrums and partner with other Scrum Masters

• Coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization

• Organize and facilitate planning and coordination including release / Potentially Shippable Increments planning, iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review/demos, and retrospectives