Lead Scrum Master (SAFe)

Role / Responsibilities The Candidate shall demonstrate Scrum Master experience, particularly in the following areas: Exhibit Lean-Agile leadership and help team members embrace Agile values, adopting and applying Agile Principles, and implementing Agile practices. Promote Agile quality practices so the team can meet its goals. Identify and work to mitigate impediments. Facilitate all team meetings, including the daily stand-up, Iteration Planning, Team Demo, and Iteration Retrospective. Guide the team in estimating the team’s work. Keep the team focused on daily and iteration goals to include achieving results, quality, flow and velocity. Ensure the team follows standards developed for code development, automated testing and build procedures. Ensure the team follows standards for code version control, quality and documentation. Calculate team metrics and help the team use the metrics to guide improvements. Facilitate the team’s retrospective process/events and lead the team’s improvement efforts. Help maintain the team’s work items in the appropriate tools, such as Jira and Confluence. Coordinate with other Agile teams, such as participation in the Scrum of Scrums meeting. Liaison work with other Teams as necessary to gain or provide support. Support the Product Owner in the communication of priorities and scope, develop roadmaps, and execution of the Iteration Review and system demo. Expertise in leading an Agile development team accordingly as a master of the Scrum method. Minimum Requirements for Scrum Master Five (5) years of experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least one or more Scrum team(s) that were diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Five (5) years of experience working in a large matrixed organization with an understanding of IT landscape and End to End Delivery Process. SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification obtained at least 5 years ago and is currently active. Proven experience in a dedicated Scrum Master role. No shared or part-time SM responsibilities in the last 2-3 projects. Recent SAFe experience. Must have worked on SAFe-based projects in the last two engagements. Clearly distinguish Scrum Master vs Project Manager / Delivery Lead. Looking for seasoned Scrum Masters, not PMs operating in agile environments. Stability in assignments. Exposure to health systems, health plans, or clinical settings. Experience working with a mix of technical, non-technical, and business agile teams. Demonstrated ability to coach teams, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement within SAFe constructs. #J-18808-Ljbffr