[Remote] Scrum Master at Republic Services

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience as a Scrum Master
Proven successful experience in converting development teams to agile processes
Demonstration of knowledge of various agile techniques – Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc
Proven successful experience in leading and driving complex, time critical software development projects
Experience with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations
Outstanding communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Scrum Master certification
Strong understanding of Scrum techniques and its associated artifacts, including User Stories, Backlog Refinement, Definition of Done, etc
Minimum of 3 years of combined technology development experience in a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or Developer role

Responsibilities

Serves as Scrum Master for 3 - 4 Agile teams
Establishes and upholds Agile values and principles including collaboration, fostering a culture of openness, team self-organization, continuous improvement and flexibility to adapt to emerging business needs
Coaches teams on the basics of Scrum and/or Kanban
Coaches IT and Business Leadership on Agile principles to facilitate change
Proposes, champions, and empowers experimentation for agile teams in their development goals
Anticipates issues that may develop and organizes team resources to evaluate and resolve
Facilitates Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint planning and sprint retrospectives
Establishes Agile backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity and task definitions
Focuses teams to deliver value quickly through iterations
Coordinates across other Agile and traditional teams for complex projects
Escalates and/or resolves impediments to help your team ship code on regular intervals
Tracks and communicates team velocity and sprint/release progress
Updates Agile tracking systems to provide transparency on Product and Sprint Backlogs in order to measure & monitor against the team’s commitments
Facilitates discussions and manages conflict resolution effectively
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ScrumKanbanAgileFacilitationCoachingSprint PlanningDaily Stand-upsSprint ReviewsSprint RetrospectivesBacklog TrackingBurndown MetricsVelocity TrackingImpediment RemovalAgile Ceremonies

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Scrum Master position?

A minimum of two years of experience as a Scrum Master is required, along with proven success in converting development teams to agile processes and leading complex software development projects. Candidates need at least 3 years of combined technology development experience in roles like Scrum Master or Project Manager.

What certifications are needed for this Scrum Master role?

A Scrum Master certification is required.

How many teams will the Scrum Master support?

The Scrum Master will serve as Scrum Master for 3 - 4 Agile teams.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The role emphasizes agile values including collaboration, openness, team self-organization, continuous improvement, and flexibility to adapt to business needs.

What makes a strong candidate for the Scrum Master position?

Strong candidates demonstrate knowledge of agile techniques like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, outstanding communication skills, strong time management, experience with software development best practices, and a Scrum Master certification.