Manager, Scrum Master

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Facilitate and conduct Scrum events

• Eliminate obstacles and foster collaboration

• Assist the Product Owner and promote ongoing improvement

• Ensure the Scrum framework is effectively implemented

• Aid in the planning, coordination, and tactical execution of IT projects

• Implement an agile-based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for project or application teams

• Provide coaching and mentorship to development and business managers/leads on agile methodology

• Maintain documentation related to processes

• Ensure teams adhere to core agile principles

• Utilize Agile tools for daily Scrum activities

• Coach team members on agile values, principles, and practices

• Interact with teams, stakeholders, and external parties

• Update agile tracking systems for Product and Sprint Backlogs

• Develop insights based on analytics and report on productivity, velocity, and quality

• Suggest process enhancements and support the adoption of best practices

• Assist in communication and ensure information transparency

• Facilitate story selection, task definition, obstacle removal, conflict resolution, and sprint-goal achievement

• Empower teams to self-organize and enhance productivity

• Ensure increments are potentially shippable

• Plan development timelines with critical paths, dependencies, and milestones

• Manage project plans and schedules within the scope, budget, time, and quality parameters

• Adapt plans, schedules, and resource forecasts to meet emerging requirements, dependencies, and risks

⛳️ Requirements

• 6-10+ years of professional experience

• 2-5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Skills in collaboration, communication, and teamwork

• A growth mindset, agility, and a commitment to personal and professional development

• Proficiency in execution and delivery, including planning, executing, and supporting

• Scrum Master Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Ability to primarily work in the Eastern Time Zone

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Paid time off

• Retirement savings options

• Wellness programs

• Additional resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Eligibility for CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive programs