Senior IT Scrum Master - Lead Agile Delivery

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Ownership stake in the company

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank seeks a Senior IT Project Manager - Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering IT projects. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and act as a servant leader to ensure adherence to Agile principles while delivering high-value outcomes.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage the product backlog with the Product Owner, and monitor progress using Agile metrics to continuously improve processes. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience as a Scrum Master, Project Management or similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification required.
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or advanced Agile certifications required.
• Project Management Professional Certification, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, or Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge preferred.
• Occasional travel required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred; particularly in leading and mentoring Agile teams

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach Agile teams on Scrum practices and principles to enhance team performance.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clarity of requirements.
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team progress.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Shield the team from external distractions to maintain focus on sprint goals.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.
• Align team deliverables with organizational goals and priorities.
• Facilitate collaboration between teams in multi-team environments.
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle time.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product delivery.
• Utilize Agile tools (e.g. Azure DevOps) to manage sprint progress and team workflows.
• Ensure documentation of sprint activities, including lessons learned and retrospective action items.
• Execute some project management activities such as financial management and sprint reporting.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Workfront

Job description

Western Alliance Bank seeks a Senior IT Project Manager - Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering IT projects. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and act as a servant leader to ensure adherence to Agile principles while delivering high-value outcomes.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage the product backlog with the Product Owner, and monitor progress using Agile metrics to continuously improve processes. Occasional travel may be required.