Senior Scrum Master

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

📋 Description

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, encompassing Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Ensure that team members grasp project objectives while emphasizing cross-functional accountability, collaboration, and iterative processes.

• Mentor and coach less experienced Scrum Masters and team members on Agile principles and practices.

• Schedule meetings and eliminate obstacles that hinder sprint goals or team performance.

• Facilitate Scrum of Scrum meetings to monitor quarterly release progress across various teams.

• Shield teams from external distractions and maintain concentration on key priorities.

• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement across multiple teams to enhance velocity and quality while minimizing risks.

• Serve as a liaison between Product Owners, Lead Engineers/development teams, and senior management to ensure that milestones and requirements are fulfilled.

• Collaborate with Technology senior management on best practices, process enhancements, and strategic planning.

• Work alongside Product Owners to prioritize backlog items based on business value and readiness.

• Develop and monitor team performance metrics, utilizing data to refine Agile practices.

• Track team progress and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Ensure that Scrum teams adhere to established policies and procedures.

• Enforce processes and policies, including timesheet submissions and ADO maintenance.

• Identify and address risks and impediments, with proactive escalation as necessary.

• Assist new hires in adopting processes and maintaining updated process documentation.

• Coordinate with Professional Services regarding prioritization, escalations, disruptions, and project go-live.

• Utilize generative AI tools such as Claude and Copilot to enhance workflows, improve quality, and expedite delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of pertinent experience in software development execution utilizing Agile methodology.

• Advanced Scrum Master Certification is required (e.g., Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)).

• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching teams, with a successful track record in driving continuous improvement.

• Proficient in establishing and producing meaningful sprint metrics to monitor, interpret, and adjust based on data.

• Familiarity with ADO or similar tools for tracking and managing development tasks.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Experience using generative AI tools such as Claude and Copilot to enhance productivity and achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Paid time off and holiday leave.