Job Description

Role Title:  Sr. Scrum Master
Role Type: 12 + months contract – good chance of extensions
Location: REMOTE but will attend onsite meetings quarterly in the DMV area – should live within drivable range

PURPOSE:

Leads multiple cross functional teams, or Agile Release train (ART) guiding them on how to use Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum and Lean(e.g. Kanban) values/practices through servant leadership. Creates and nurtures a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset and agile maturity in teams/ART through agile practices, agile mindset, metrics, SAFe guidelines, removes blockers and partners with leadership. Exhibits and permeates the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset.

Experience:
8 years or equivalent in the use of Lean, Agile methodologies including three plus years as Scrum Master or Kanban lead. Proven success leading multiple Agile teams to agile maturity and improved customer outcomes.
Scrum Master certification as well as SAFE certification
Healthcare experience would be highly preferred
Experience working on a Product Team vs a Project Team would be preferred
Experience working with Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence would be preferred, not required

Preferred Qualifications

Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile Release train
Leading Change and continuous improvement, working with a cross functional team by applying lean agile methods
Experience doing value stream mapping, system level optimizations etc. applying Theory of Constraints and other Lean techniques



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of Lean Agile values, principles and practices.
Knowledge of Lean agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban.
Knowledge of Scaling frameworks like SAFe.
Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for program success.
Knowledge of Product Ownership, DevOps, Test Automation practices etc,
Excellent communication skills written and oral.
Self starter with ability to prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to organize data and create metrics/reports/dashboards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and industry standard Agile tools.
Ability to drive change at different levels, manage conflicts constructively.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree



Education Details: Business Administration or related field

Job Tags

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