Job Description

Summary:

Manage and develop Scaled Agile portfolios of the highest complexity. Guide the teams to follow Agile and Scrum practices to promote prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint. Optimize scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities to achieve higher levels of team performance. Oversee systemic impediments to team agility and guide the teams on methods to escalate. Deliver capabilities using agile practices while following the Software Development Lifecycle, business process mapping, and various release processes to ensure all risk, security, and development requirements are met. Partner with discipline managers to convey their concerns to scrum teams about governance policies and adherence to corporate standards. Collaborate with product owners, program or project managers to communicate delivery of work product from the teams and escalate key risks and issues impeding scrum team effectiveness. Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. Interact with internal customers. Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Train other Scrum Masters and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead high-complexity Scaled Agile portfolios, optimize team performance, and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic environment. Joining this team offers the chance to mentor others, collaborate with various stakeholders, and make a significant impact on project delivery.

 

Responsibilities:

- Manage and develop Scaled Agile portfolios of the highest complexity.

- Guide teams in following Agile and Scrum practices for each Sprint.

- Optimize scrum team velocity and identify improvement opportunities.

- Oversee systemic impediments to team agility and provide guidance on escalation methods.

- Deliver capabilities using agile practices while ensuring compliance with development requirements.

- Partner with discipline managers to address governance policies and corporate standards adherence.

- Collaborate with product owners, program or project managers to communicate work product delivery and escalate risks impeding team effectiveness.

- Consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

- Train other Scrum Masters and mentor less experienced staff.

 

Qualifications:

- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

- Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

- Experience coaching junior Scrum Masters.

- Knowledge of Agile Methodologies.

- Proficiency in Jira software.

- Excellent critical thinking skills.

- Previous experience as a Release Train Engineer is preferred.