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Scrum Master

Posted 10 Days Ago
Remote
Senior level
Remote
Senior level
As a Scrum Master II, you will implement Scrum and Agile processes across multiple teams, driving program-level objectives, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and mentoring Scrum Masters to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
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SUMMARY

As a Scrum Master II, you will take on a pivotal role in implementing the Scrum Framework and Agile processes across multiple Scrum teams. Your mission is to empower these teams to deliver exceptional solutions by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will act as a key facilitator, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment while managing inter-team dependencies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving program-level objectives and working closely with multiple teams to ensure their success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders (Product Managers, RTEs, Product Owners) to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and delivered on time, focusing on program-level goals.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams and lead team breakout sessions during PI Planning to coordinate dependencies, capacity, and risks.
  • Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams.
  • Coordinate and manage dependencies between teams, ensuring smooth delivery of large program initiatives and alignment during Scrum of Scrums.
  • Support the Product Owner by:
  • Assisting with managing product roadmaps and team backlogs across multiple teams.
  • Coaching teams on backlog management, vertical slicing of stories, and estimating practices.
  • Build high-performing, self-organizing teams by creating an environment that enhances collaboration, team dynamics, and cohesion across product verticals.
  • Actively resolve cross-team impediments and blockers that could affect program-level progress.
  • Leverage Agile metrics to track the performance of multiple teams and provide visibility into program progress and health.
  • Ensure smooth alignment of multiple teams during PI Planning, using tools and metrics to drive data-driven decision-making
  • Promote the adoption of Agile engineering best practices (TDD, BDD, Pair Programming, CI/CD) across multiple teams to maintain consistency in quality.

MINIMUM SKILLSET:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area strongly preferred. 
  • Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies, with proven success in scaling Agile across multiple teams, typically obtained through 6+ years of experience.
  • PMP (Professional in Project Management), Agile & Scrum project management certifications strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Jira Align or similar tools.
  • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification or Scrum.org PSM II preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-team Agile initiatives, managing complex dependencies, and driving program-level outcomes.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching other Scrum Masters.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across teams and product lines.
  • Experience managing complex SaaS product development and delivering solutions across multiple business units.


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