Scrum Master
WIVERSE, Carmel, IN, United States
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Job Description:
Serves as servant leader and coach for Agile teams. Facilitates team learning and growth and drives development of a Lean / Agile operating model. Works with teams to
continuously
productivity, predictability and transparency while providing guidance to help teams through Agile ceremonies, release
planning
and
impediment
removal. Coaches and provides guidance to help teams through Agile ceremonies, release
planning
and
impediment
removal. Fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring team members are fully engaged, understand and accept team and individual accountabilities and collaborate effectively in achievement of expected outcomes.
Job Requirements:
Onsite requirements? 5 days/week or Flex Onsite Schedule 2-3 days per week/month? 2 days per week, currently Tuesday & Wednesday, if local
Potential to Extend? Yes
Potential to Convert FTE? Yes, but must be local and not require sponsorship
Target Years of Exp: 2-3
Top 5 Must Haves: 1) Experience or demonstrated knowledge of 2 or more agile frameworks, 2) Ability to lead change, 3) Meeting Facilittion, 4) holding team members accountable to commitments, 5) someone who demonstrates the traits of an Ideal Team Player - Humble, Hungry, and Smart.
PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Serves as Scrum Master for an assigned Agile team within a specified product or feature area.
Coaches team / team members on adherence to Lean / Agile
methodology
, striving to improve productivity,
predictability
and transparency.
Consults with product owner / manager on Lean / Agile benefits, including:
Improved project control and risk reduction,
Enhanced delivery,
Sustainability and reuse,
Transparency.
Escalates and tracks complex (cross-team) and difficult issues and impediments to management for consideration and help with resolution.
Facilitates preparation and readiness for cross-team feature alignment / planning events
Collaborates with Product and Engineering teams through all technology and process development steps.
Provides input to development managers on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
Ensures team(s)
utilizes
appropriate tools
and quality processes (e.g., Feature / Epic / Story kick off, pair programming, automated test coverage).
Collects,
interprets
and communicates metrics
regarding
team performance,
identifying
leading indicators of challenges and suggesting resolutions.
Drives team productivity improvements and measures and communicates
outcome
of initiatives.
Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and
2
years' experience in a related field
; or a dif
ferent combination, such as a master's degree and
up to 2
years' experience; or
10
years' experience in a related field
with no degree.
Foundational skills in analytical thinking, effective presentations, managing multiple priorities, project administration &
management
and technology savvy.
Acts with integrity
.
Foundational skills in building partnerships, driving innovation, focusing on
execution
and striving for excellence.
Other duties as needed or
required
.
Job Description:
Serves as servant leader and coach for Agile teams. Facilitates team learning and growth and drives development of a Lean / Agile operating model. Works with teams to
continuously
productivity, predictability and transparency while providing guidance to help teams through Agile ceremonies, release
planning
and
impediment
removal. Coaches and provides guidance to help teams through Agile ceremonies, release
planning
and
impediment
removal. Fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring team members are fully engaged, understand and accept team and individual accountabilities and collaborate effectively in achievement of expected outcomes.
Job Requirements:
Onsite requirements? 5 days/week or Flex Onsite Schedule 2-3 days per week/month? 2 days per week, currently Tuesday & Wednesday, if local
Potential to Extend? Yes
Potential to Convert FTE? Yes, but must be local and not require sponsorship
Target Years of Exp: 2-3
Top 5 Must Haves: 1) Experience or demonstrated knowledge of 2 or more agile frameworks, 2) Ability to lead change, 3) Meeting Facilittion, 4) holding team members accountable to commitments, 5) someone who demonstrates the traits of an Ideal Team Player - Humble, Hungry, and Smart.
PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Serves as Scrum Master for an assigned Agile team within a specified product or feature area.
Coaches team / team members on adherence to Lean / Agile
methodology
, striving to improve productivity,
predictability
and transparency.
Consults with product owner / manager on Lean / Agile benefits, including:
Improved project control and risk reduction,
Enhanced delivery,
Sustainability and reuse,
Transparency.
Escalates and tracks complex (cross-team) and difficult issues and impediments to management for consideration and help with resolution.
Facilitates preparation and readiness for cross-team feature alignment / planning events
Collaborates with Product and Engineering teams through all technology and process development steps.
Provides input to development managers on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
Ensures team(s)
utilizes
appropriate tools
and quality processes (e.g., Feature / Epic / Story kick off, pair programming, automated test coverage).
Collects,
interprets
and communicates metrics
regarding
team performance,
identifying
leading indicators of challenges and suggesting resolutions.
Drives team productivity improvements and measures and communicates
outcome
of initiatives.
Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and
2
years' experience in a related field
; or a dif
ferent combination, such as a master's degree and
up to 2
years' experience; or
10
years' experience in a related field
with no degree.
Foundational skills in analytical thinking, effective presentations, managing multiple priorities, project administration &
management
and technology savvy.
Acts with integrity
.
Foundational skills in building partnerships, driving innovation, focusing on
execution
and striving for excellence.
Other duties as needed or
required
.