Scrum Master I

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Purpose-driven

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Scrum Master I to build high-performing cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement within agile delivery.

You will support product owners, facilitate Scrum events, coach teams, shield them from distractions, and help scale agile practices across IT and business partners. 1–3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred; Professional Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities as a servant leader; strong issue resolution and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence various levels throughout the organization
• Knowledge of software development processes and procedures, agile metrics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the product owner to review work requested by the business stakeholders, as well as technical work needed to set priorities and to ensure there are 2-3 sprints of groomed (ready) work
• Assists in the facilitation of some Scrum events (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective), Backlog Grooming, and coaches team(s) to become self-organizing and self-managing
• Assists with facilitating and coaching team discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution focusing on scrum values (focus, openness, respect, courage, and commitment)
• Shields team from work requests and distractions outside of the team's sprint work and removes impediments the team cannot resolve themselves
• Ensures the team has everything they need to be successful
• Ensures goals, scope, and Product Backlog are fully understood by the team
• Supports the team by enacting and educating everyone on the Scrum theory of empiricism and pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaption
• Tracks team metrics such as Velocity, Burndown charts, Cycle time, etc. to coach team for continuous improvement, as well as tracks and reports progress and value delivery to Business and IT leadership

Skills

Agile knowledge

Servant leadership

Influence across levels

Agile metrics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field

Job description

Locations: Charlotte

Requisition ID: 270129

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Scrum Master I is responsible for creating successful teams with strong skills in self-organization and cross-functionality and a drive for continuous improvement. They support product owners in creating a transparent Product Backlog and maximizing the value of delivered outcomes. The Scrum Master I also supports business and IT leaders to adapt processes, procedures, culture, and behavior needed for successful agile delivery. Scrum Master I position requires high level of coaching and support from the IT Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the product owner to review work requested by the business stakeholders, as well as technical work needed to set priorities and to ensure there are 2-3 sprints of groomed (ready) work
• Assists in the facilitation of some Scrum events (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective), Backlog Grooming, and coaches team(s) to become self-organizing and self-managing
• Assists with facilitating and coaching team discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution focusing on scrum values (focus, openness, respect, courage, and commitment)
• Shields team from work requests and distractions outside of the team's sprint work and removes impediments the team cannot resolve themselves
• Ensures the team has everything they need to be successful
• Ensures goals, scope, and Product Backlog are fully understood by the team
• Supports the team by enacting and educating everyone on the Scrum theory of empiricism and pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaption
• Tracks team metrics such as Velocity, Burndown charts, Cycle time, etc. to coach team for continuous improvement, as well as tracks and reports progress and value delivery to Business and IT leadership

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities as a servant leader; strong issue resolution and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence various levels throughout the organization
• Knowledge of software development processes and procedures, agile metrics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field
• Professional Scrum Master certification

Work Environment

• Office Environment.
• This position will sit in office 4 days a week at our corporate offices in Charlotte, NC

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.