We are looking for an experienced Project Manager that can take our operations and offshore software development teams to the next level in adoption of Agile and Scrum practices. The ideal candidate will bring previous experiences, best practices, and a collaborative attitude to help drive increased effectiveness in the value and quality of software. Our Scrum Master must be able to excel in an ambiguous, multi-location environment and ready to drive change within the organization.
A. Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions:
- Analyze our current Agile processes, prioritize areas of improvement, and work alongside key stakeholders to implement the improvements
- Facilitate/participate in key Agile processes across Scrum teams
- Coach team members as needed, including resolving conflict
- Communicate project risks
- Manage projects in JIRA and Confluence, providing software training to team members as needed
- Monitor and report on key Agile performance metrics to leadership team
- Assist in training team members and other employees on Agile and Design Thinking concepts
- Foster and model a collaborative team environment that is productive and fun
B. Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager in a geographically dispersed environment
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills - can present formally or informally
- Experience using Agile performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
- Can maintain a high level of energy and engagement
- A innate curiosity to learn and improve as a Scrum Master, always looking to bring something new and helpful to the team