Senior Scrum Master

Duration:0-6 month(s)

Description/Comment:

Lead one or more Agile scrum team(s) following the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology while integrating with our traditional SDLC processes
Ensure that the projects are successful in delivering value and that each project adheres to budget and time frame guidelines
Lead one or more Agile scrum team(s) following the defined Agile methodologies using Scrum, TDD, Kanban and XP
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
Track and remove impediments for the team as quickly as possible
Communicate early and often within the team and with stakeholders
Ensure project and backlog roadmaps are prioritized through clearly defined criteria and ROI sizing
Work with product owner to ensure a well-groomed Product Backlog for the teams to ensure long term work visibility is maintained
Measure team sprint success by using standard sprint metrics and drive team efficiency and productivity improvement through data points
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, both internal and external to the team
Create and manage a documentation repository: maintain up-to-date project documentation, shared globally and conforming to global standards
Be a Lean Agile evangelist: Coach team members using SAFe principles to help teams mature in SAFe processes
Facilitate cross team collaboration with the internal teams to fully understand business requirements and desired business outcomes with respect to production issues
Ability to tackle difficult issues and handle strong personalities
Must excel at decision making, conflict management
Bring a passion to stay on top of current trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, out-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, and self-organization
Provide support to Implementation Lead for integrated roadmap planning activities Lead boldly and utilize hard and soft skills to influence participants of all levels towards the common goal.

Additional Job Details:
bill rate: not to exceed *** Remote okay - PST hours mandatory (8-5) 6 months (w/ possible extension)