Controls Scrum Master

POSITION SUMMARY The Controls Scrum Master will facilitate Agile delivery for the global High Density Liquid Cooling (HDLC) controls application teams. This role will support multiple cross‑functional teams across global locations, ensuring effective adoption of Scrum and Kanban methodologies while removing impediments to team productivity and delivery excellence. This position plays a critical role in the global organization, enabling teams to deliver high‑quality controls applications while maintaining strong coordination with global Product Owners and technical leadership. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville (OH) location. RESPONSIBILITIES Agile Facilitation (40%) Scrum (NPDi): Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives; coach on story estimation and Definition of Done Kanban (ETO): Establish boards and backlogs, enforce WIP limits, monitor lead/cycle time, optimize flow efficiency Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and Agile best practices Impediment Removal & Team Support (25%) Proactively identify and remove blockers; elevate organizational issues Coordinate cross‑team dependencies and resource needs Maintain and propose tools, and generate metrics dashboards Support onboarding and knowledge transfer between Mexico and US teams Stakeholder Communication (20%) Provide sprint status updates and delivery risk reports Coordinate with Scrum Masters in other regions and functional areas Support Product Owner in multi‑team backlog management Facilitate demos and sprint reviews with Product Line stakeholders Team Development & Coaching (15%) Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum values, and Kanban practices Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement of culture QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 3+ years as Scrum Master/Agile Coach in software development 5+ years total in software development, project management, or technical program management Preferred: Embedded systems, firmware, or controls development experience Certifications Preferred: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) Preferred: Kanban Management Professional (KMP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Skills Expert facilitation and Agile coaching abilities Strong communication Experience with Agile/Scrum tools Metrics‑driven (velocity, burndown, lead time analysis) Comfortable with distributed teams across time zones Personal Attributes Servant leadership mindset; puts team needs first Empathy and active listening; builds trust Resilience under pressure; maintains team morale Cultural sensitivity in multicultural environments PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Required to work in the office, hours may vary but early morning availability is preferred due to time zone difference. TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 10% including international travel. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development Promote Transparent & Open Communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv