Scrum Master

Scrum Master OpportunityThe Enterprise Architecture & Platform Team needs a strong Scrum Master. As the Scrum Master, you will lead Scrum teams in applying and optimizing Scrum practices to maximize team performance and effectiveness. In this role, you will:Support one or more Architecture Delivery Teams in the execution and coaching of scrum practicesPartner with Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, and Architecture to deliver business valueWork closely with the Program Manager to ensure budget, resources, and alignment on work are being metOperate within a scaled agile frameworkSchedule and facilitate all aspects of the Scrum framework, including sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming, daily scrums, product demos, and sprint retrospectivesMaintain the Scrum team's capacity plan, Scrum board, sprint backlog, velocity charts, burn down charts and Value Drop winsIdentify and help remove impediments to the success of the SprintIdentify and communicate potential risks to the completion of the Sprint, including resources, costs, and external dependencies, with proactive escalation as appropriateProvide timely communication throughout the SprintCoach, mentor, and evangelize agile best practices across the organizationDrive cross capability coordination & scheduling with other scrum leadsManage the release process for the teamQualifications:Bachelors' degree in Business, Computer Science or a related field, with 2 years additional relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of a degree5 years hands-on Scrum Master/Coach experience in advanced, large-scale agile settings diligently applying Scrum principles, practices and theory5 years professional experience leading or contributing to large projects, including software development and quality teamsCertified Scrum Master required, other Scrum certification desiredExperience and/or familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desiredExcellent verbal and written communicationExperience working with VersionOne or similar agile work management tool: building summary views, using agile planning boards, setting up dashboardsProven ability to pull together diverse individuals with different goals and facilitate productive discussion and actionTrack record of leading others and positive change in project definition, project delivery, and data driven process improvementPast success in creating high performance teams, inspiring and empowering them to achieve results