Scrum Master

Technical/Functional Skills

• One or more Agile certifications: CSM, PMI ACP, ICAgile.PMP, or similar detailed knowledge of formal project management processes.
• Ready to Travel on a Regular basis for PI/Planning events
• Preferred in Pleasanton, CA
• 8 years of experience, as an Analyst, Scrum Master, Project Manager or Developer
• Min 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master, Kanban, or Agile coach working with technical teams developing software solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide management of a small team from onsite and offshore, including contingent workers, for the purpose of delivering services and meeting designated analysis, operational or development objectives using Agile methodologies
• Work with other teams (internal/external)and internal business customers to ensure consistent understanding of the intended business outcome and requirements for our team's services and deliverables
• Continually evaluate, audit, and make changes as necessary for improving service performance, customer experience and compliance with standards
• Guarantee stability of the platform; participate in auditing activities to ensure compliance to policy and standards
• Must be able to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams in both offshore/onsite setting to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork.
• Prior experience in managing backlogs, strong trouble-shooting and organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple engagements/projects simultaneously
• Background in engaging customers in a consulting capacity to fully understand and articulate the business requirements needed for successful design, development, and implementation
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Accountable for end-to-end planning of one or more projects. Lead and negotiate scope, schedule, budget, risks, deployments and communications for programs and initiatives.
• As Scrum Master, coaches multiple teams through the software development life cycle using Agile, Scrum, and Lean practices and works cross-functionally throughout the company to ensure projects are developed and deployed with quality and timely delivery into our production systems.
• As a change agent, discovers opportunities for process, technology, product and organizational improvements, pilots on a small scale, shares learnings with peers and managers, socializes change and negotiates improvements on a larger scale. Implements checklists, templates and systems to improve coordination across all our projects.
• Asks thoughtful questions to help our customers, product owners, and product managers to maximize ROI and meet company objectives.
• As a change agent, discovers opportunities for Automation and other Process Improvements, then socializes and initiates improvements.
• Proactively identifies and anticipates barriers. Assertively and creatively removes obstacles that slow down or prevent programs from delivering against project objectives.
• Champions and proactively inspires the adoption of key engineering excellence practices including Reflection, Learning, Code Review, Continuous Integration, and Automation.
• Takes initiative to create and grow our learning community, and acts as an Agile and Leadership Champion within the organization, shaping Agile practices within their respective function.
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise. Coaches others to improve technical and leadership capability, and to increase teamwork.

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Generic Managerial Skills

Effective in coordination, Good communication & presentation skills , Leadership skills, Good Client Communication