Scrum Master IV

The company name is "The Standard".; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 120,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Insurance and Financial Services sector seeks a Scrum Master to enhance agile practices within teams. The role offers remote work flexibility, competitive salary up to $182,000, and comprehensive benefits. You will coach teams, facilitate meetings, and drive process improvements in a supportive environment, while also having opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a Scrum Master coaching development teams.
• Experience facilitating agile ceremonies and team-building events.
• 1-3 years in Infrastructure and/or Security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scrum process and coach the team on Agile practices.
• Facilitate daily scrums, sprint reviews, and planning meetings.
• Manage inter-dependencies between agile teams.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Target Process

Service Now

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance and Financial Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $182,000
- Annual incentive bonus plan available
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, wellness days, and volunteer hours, with increases based on tenure
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a supportive management environment
- Remote work flexibility

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Oversee the scrum process and coach the team on utilizing scrum and Agile practices effectively
- Facilitate daily scrums, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement
- Manage inter-dependencies between agile teams and prepare for ART events and activities
- Work with Product Owners on release planning and maintain a healthy backlog for execution
- Analyze team productivity reports to continuously improve flow predictability and velocity

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master coaching development teams
- Experience facilitating agile ceremonies and team-building events
- 1-3 years of experience in Infrastructure and/or Security preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience as a Scrum Master outside of software development
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Target Process, and Service Now
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to conduct critical analysis and assist in defining future state designs

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