Scrum Master - Agile Coach

Global Business Ser. 4u; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Business Services 4u is seeking a Scrum Master - Agile Coach for a remote role with travel to Atlanta. This position demands a strategic approach to implementing Agile methodologies across multiple teams, ensuring their effectiveness and fostering an environment that champions continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Agile coaching and a strong background in SAP development processes.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in IT, with minimum of 3 years leading agile teams.
• Significant experience with SAP development work (ECC to S/4).
• Experience training and coaching in SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Trains new teams in agile methodology and mentors team members.
• Facilitates discussions regarding misalignment and conflict.
• Maintains metrics related to team performance.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

SAP

Coaching

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

SPC Certification

Job description

Position Title: Scrum Master - Agile Coach

Location: Remote with some travel to Atlanta, GA 30308

Duration: 12+ months contract

May need to travel to the office at own cost for a group meeting if required

Position Summary

Under minimal direction, Norfolk Southern’s Agile Coach will assist our teams and the organization deliver new and exciting capabilities to our customers. Working with multiple development teams, this role will ensure the consistent use of the Scrum and Scaled Agile Delivery methodologies to achieve the benefits of iterative and incremental software releases. The Agile Coach is responsible for the strategic and practical applications, review and training of Agile methods within the organization. This role will be responsible for identifying and making recommendations to improve overall organizational and business agility and defining new processes as necessary.

Experience

6-8 years of experience in IT, with minimum of 3 years leading agile teams in the use of Scrum Methodologies

Significant experience (3+ years) with SAP development work, specifically ECC to S/4- MM, SCM, PM, WM, FI, P2P, SuccessFactors

Experience training, coaching and implementing SAFe methodologies

Experience working in Enterprise Agile organizations

Experience Coaching, Guiding And Leading Others

Experience in process improvement and process documentation

1-2 years of experience in servant leadership role

Proven ability to advocate for organizational agility, provide recommendations and influence at all levels.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Trains new teams in agile methodology & practice and mentors team members in their individual roles and responsibilities including Product Owner, Scrum Master, team members and people leaders.

Facilitates discussions and resolutions regarding misalignment and conflict as needed.

Able to organize and facilitate each phase of various team’s sprints including daily standup, backlog refinement, demo, retrospective, and release planning.

Maintains and communicates metrics related to team performance.

Represents the teams in planning and status meetings and track and identify dependencies while removing any impediments.

Focuses on helping teams meet commitments through development and implementation of lean processes and practices.

Excels at communication and collaboration to move passion and guidance into high performing teams.

Remains flexible to move quickly on ideas and maintains ability to pivot and move in new directions as conditions present themselves.

Continually drives to improve and contribute to business processes and culture to rapidly deliver results. Enthusiastically manages, monitors and develops team through continuous training, implementation and practice.

Develops purpose-built, agile practices using knowledge of various frameworks and techniques while recognizing differing environments.

Encourages teams to collaborate, take ownership, be transparent and continually strive for improvement.

Identifies gaps and opportunities in team and enterprise value stream and makes recommendations to improve.

Education, License Or Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/technical area or related field preferred

SPC Certification Required

Best Regards

SHRIDHAR KUMAR

Talent acquisition Head

Global Business Ser 4u Inc.

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Web: www.gbs4u.com

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