Senior Scrum Master

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. What's the Short Version? The Senior Scrum Master plays a key role in driving Agile and Scrum practices within the organization. This position works closely with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Senior Scrum Master mentors and coaches other Scrum Masters, promote best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes. What Will You Be Doing? Provide leadership and guidance to multiple Scrum teams, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and practices. Mentor and coach Scrum Masters, helping them enhance their skills and effectiveness. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing culture within the team to include trust, respect and accountability. Implement and facilitate Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices for large-scale Agile initiatives. Coordinate and synchronize the activities of multiple Scrum teams to ensure overall program success. Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and senior management to define project goals, scope, and deliverables. Contribute to the development of Agile and Scrum strategies at an organizational level. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and the organization. Actively seek and implement innovative solutions to enhance Agile and Scrum processes. Facilitate resolution of conflicts within and between teams, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Address organizational impediments and barriers to Agile adoption. Develop and deliver training programs on Agile methodologies and best practices. Promote a learning culture within the organization, encouraging professional development among team members. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Agile and Scrum. Provide regular reports to stakeholders on project progress, team performance, and Agile metrics. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. What Are We Looking For? Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Business, or related discipline or equivalent experience 4-6 years proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments Experience with other Agile frameworks (Kanban, XP, etc.) Familiarity with project management tools (ADO, Jira, etc.) Previous experience in a senior role within an Agile organization is preferred SAFe Scrum Master Certification or equivalent Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other scaling frameworks Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence change at various levels of the organization Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to adapt to a changing environment and facilitate change Commitment to customer service Solid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems Empathy and emotional intelligence What's Our Offer? Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience. Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary. Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off. Additional Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle Life insurance Short/long-term disability coverage Paid maternity/paternity leave Pet insurance What Should You Expect? Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Why Work at SanMar? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together. Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement. SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special. Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you. SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar. SanMar participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr SanMar- External