Senior Scrum Master

Criterion Systems, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Scrum Master, where you will lead agile transformations across teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this full-time remote role, you'll coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions. With a focus on enhancing Agile performance, you will play a crucial role in shaping the agile practices of the organization. Enjoy competitive compensation, a supportive culture, and a range of benefits while making a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Tuition/Training Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master with SAFe Agile expertise.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed an agile culture across multiple teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage workflow effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for backlog prioritization.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master expertise

Facilitating Agile ceremonies

Coaching teams

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMP certification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead and embed an agile culture across multiple teams, ensuring a focus on delivery and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be methodology-agnostic and proficient in various Agile frameworks. This role involves coaching teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, managing workflow, and ensuring key metrics are met. You will work closely with stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, track metrics, and drive data-driven decisions, while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance Agile performance.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Foster an Agile environment focused on delivery and improvement.
• Assess and enhance team processes, removing impediments and resolving conflicts.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies and guide teams in best practices.
• Collaborate with senior managers to create clear lines of escalation.
• Apply and mentor teams on Agile principles and practices.
• Ensure progress towards objectives and support data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders for backlog prioritization and metric tracking.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience with a minimum of seven (7+) years of experience as a Scrum Master, with expertise in SAFe Agile concepts.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• Full-time, remote position.
• Proficient in facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and end-to-end offerings.
• Expertise in servant leadership, conflict resolution, and transparency.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Criterion Systems, LLC, a Cherokee Federal company.

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• PMP certification desirable.

Security Clearance Level

None; Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required; PMP is desirable.

Work Schedule

Full-time remote.

Pay Rate

The projected compensation range for this position will commensurate with experience with a salary range of $135,000-$155,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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