Scrum Master, IT

Constellation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Scrum Master to rapidly deliver reliable, innovative products and services with Agile teams that power the business and improve customer experience. You will build and lead high-performing Scrum teams, champion continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to deliver optimal solutions.

You will drive planning, remove impediments, and mentor the Product Owner to refine the backlog and deliver value in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems with 5-years experience, in lieu of degree 9-years experience.
• Solid grasp of agile and lean delivery concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of change management and implementing and leading change initiatives.
• Understanding of IT delivery techniques (DevOps).
• Ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coach to higher levels.
• Build a trusting, safe environment where problems can be raised without blame.
• Enable the consistent delivery of value with on-time execution of work.
• Ensure Agile-related reporting is relevant, transparent and valuable.
• Mentor Product Owner on backlog refinement and MVP definition.
• Lead sprint planning, execution, impediment removal and retrospectives.
• Manage issues and risks; track progress using primary tools.
• Oversee Supply Chain Process implementation per guidelines and needs.
• Support and educate the Product Owner on backlog management.
• Coach team members to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Change management

DevOps understanding

Team leadership

Effective written/oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation’s largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we’re creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country’s energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $117,900 to $131,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

At Constellation, our Agile teams aim to rapidly deliver reliable and innovative products and services that enable the business and enhance our customer's experience. We value our people and the diverse skills and backgrounds they bring to collectively work towards Exelon's goal of providing clean, affordable and innovative energy to create a more sustainable future for everyone. As a Scrum Master, you will play a major role in shaping the success of our rapidly growing Agile teams. This position contributes to our success by building and leading high performing Agile scrum teams, championing continuous improvement, and partnering with business stakeholders and product managers to deliver the most optimal solutions. The Scrum Master works to drive the high-quality delivery of solutions and will encourage team productivity by facilitating planning and removing impediments that may obstruct the team's progress as they work towards their goals.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization

• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged.

• Enable the consistent delivery of value with on-time execution of scoped/scheduled work

• Ensure that Agile-related project reporting, such as burndowns and status updates, are relevant, transparent, and add value

• In partnership with the product owner, mentor / coach scrum teams on user story sizing and acceptance criteria definition, facilitates the definition of minimal viable product, and leads continuous refinement and prioritization of the product backlog

• Leads sprint planning and task definition, sprint execution, impediment removal and tracking, sprint review, and retrospectives.

• Manage and surface issues and risks; track teams progress using primary "source of truth" tools

• Oversee the implementation of the Supply Chain Process in accordance with company guidelines, legal requirements, Supply and Business Unit procedures, business unit needs and enterprise wide solutions.

• Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog.

• Work as a coach with team members as needed to optimize the efficiency of the project team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems with 5-years experience, in lieu of degree 9-years experience

• A thorough grasp of agile and lean delivery concepts and methodologies, and a history of successfully applying this knowledge to manage teams

• Knowledge of change management and experience with successfully implementing and leading change initiatives

• Comprehensive understanding of software delivery techniques associated with new technology implementation (i.e. DevOps)

• Ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences including investigators, senior management, team members and others

• Experience in meeting facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency

• Experience managing teams of user experience and user interface designers

• First level Certified Scum Master or other relevant Agile project management Certifications (CSM, Safe or PMIACP)

• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and manage work to adhere to critical multiple projects and timelines in a fast paced environment and work effectively under pressure

• 5-years experience with a proven track record of using Agile methodologies including managing large, complex projects in high-tech development environments with multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

• A thorough grasp of agile and lean delivery concepts and methodologies, and a history of successfully applying this knowledge to manage teams

• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders

• Experience building and leading new scrum teams

• Understanding of standards and practices for IT project lifecycle management activities and deliverables.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Prosci ADKAR model

• Second level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, CSP)

• Demonstrated success in leading large projects and providing guidance to project teams as PM

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.