Senior Scrum Master

Scrum Master SrDuration: 12 Months Location: Reston, VALeads multiple cross-functional teams, or Agile Release train (ART) guiding them on how to use Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and Lean (e.g. Kanban) values/practices through servant leadership. Creates and nurtures a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset and agile maturity in teams/ART through agile practices, agile mindset, metrics, SAFe guidelines, removes blockers and partners with leadership. Exhibits and permeates the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Education Details: Business Administration or related field Experience: 8 years or equivalent in the use of Lean, Agile methodologies including three plus years as Scrum Master or Kanban lead. Proven success leading multiple Agile teams to agile maturity and improved customer outcomes. In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Preferred Qualifications Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile Release train Leading Change and continuous improvement, working with a cross functional team by applying lean agile methods Experience doing value stream mapping, system level optimizations etc. applying Theory of Constraints and other Lean techniques Knowledge of Lean Agile values, principles and practices, Advanced Knowledge of Lean agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Expert Knowledge of Scaling frameworks like SAFe, Advanced Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for program success, Expert Knowledge of Product Ownership, DevOps, Test Automation practices etc, Advanced Excellent communication skills written and oral, Advanced Self starter with ability to prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines, Expert Ability to organize data and create metrics/reports/dashboards, Expert Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and industry standard Agile tools., Advanced Ability to drive change at different levels, manage conflicts constructively., Advanced Licenses/Certifications SAFe Scrum Master Certification Required Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Required Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer Pref Certified Scrum Professional Pref