Agile Delivery & Coaching-Scrum Master

Truist Financial; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Job summary

Truist Financial is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple teams and drive Agile transformation. The role focuses on facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and promoting Agile principles to improve delivery across programs.

The position requires 5+ years in Agile delivery, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, Jira, and Rally. Regular, first-shift work in the United States with standard benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery or related technical roles.
• Basic understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience participating in Agile ceremonies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Agile ceremonies and facilitates daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Identify and escalate impediments affecting team progress.
• Navigate the organization to manage dependencies with minimal supervision.
• Apply Scrum and Kanban to support transformation efforts and team processes.
• Promote Agile principles and continuous improvement with team and stakeholders.
• Support collection and reporting of Agile metrics and team performance data.

Skills

Agile delivery

Scrum framework

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Rally

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description

Senior professional level role with subject matter expertise as a Scrum Master. Typically, Scrum Masters at this level work with multiple teams at a time. Applies foundational Agile delivery knowledge to support team activities and contribute to Agile transformation efforts. Participates in Agile ceremonies, assists in removing impediments, and promotes Agile principles to enhance team collaboration and delivery.

For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• 1. Supports Agile delivery by participating in and facilitating Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• 2. Provides input in identifying and escalating impediments that affect team progress.
• 3. Navigate the organization to manage dependencies and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 4. Applies Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban to independently contribute to transformation efforts and support team processes.
• 5. Collaborates with team members and stakeholders to promote Agile principles and continuous improvement.
• 6. Supports the collection and reporting of Agile metrics and team performance data.
• 7. Contributes to Agile training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• 8. Assists in the adoption and use of Agile tools and technologies.
• 9. Responsible for ensuring Truist SDLC is appropriately followed.
• 10. Supports cross-functional collaboration to achieve delivery goals.
• 11. Continuously develops Agile knowledge and skills through learning and practice.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Bachelors degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile delivery or related technical roles.
• 3. Basic understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• 4. Experience participating in Agile ceremonies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Agile certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile Fundamentals.
• 2. Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g. Rally, Jira).
• 3. Interest in continuous improvement and Agile methodologies.
• 4. Technical background or experience in software development or related fields

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment
• 10 sick days (also prorated)
• paid holidays
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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