About the Role
Title: Mgr., Scrum Master
Location: Austin TX USA
Full Time
Remote
Position Summary
The Scrum Master will be responsible for developing an agile based SDLC/APLC for a new development organization for a project team consisting of development resources in an implementation of large, complex
technology and business oriented project. They will also be responsible for the coaching/mentoring of existing development managers/leads on this methodology as it is implemented and used during the project development
life cycle
Required Qualifications
Develop agile based SDLC/APLC for new software development organization creating necessary standards, tools and best practices in a clearly document form. Participate and support initial development pilots
during the initial phases of the project. Organize and facilitate project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meeting Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress Maintain process documentation Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.
Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on Product & Sprint Backlogs. Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice Support the development managers and project leads as necessary Assist
with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the sprint goal.
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution Empower the teams to self-organize Improve the productivity of the teams in any way possible. Ensure the team strives to make each increment of functionality potentially shippable. Participate in the organization and planning of the development schedule based on methodology that has been developed to create a cohesive plan with identifiable critical path, task dependencies, and major milestones, and manages the agreed project plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget, time, and quality parameters Adapting project plans, schedules, and resource assignments as required
throughout pilot projects to respond to emerging requirements and risks.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to understand technical issues at a high level
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types
Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a very dynamic and timeline sensitive work environment
Excellent team player and team builder
Education
Must be a Certified Scrum Master with 3+ years project management and Scrum Master experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a closely-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.