Sr Specialist - SCRUM Master (Memphis, TN or Remote in USA)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nonprofit organization in Memphis is seeking a Scrum Master to enhance team performance in agile environments. This role involves collaborating with Product Owners, mentoring team members, and ensuring readiness for sprints. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of Scrum Master experience, with strong communication skills highly valued. The position offers robust benefits, including a 401K plan and extensive paid time off.

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan with 7% employer contribution

Exceptional paid time off and maternity/paternity leave

Education assistance

Enterprise learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Deep understanding of agile software development principles.
• Solid knowledge of at least two agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners to ensure user stories are 'sprint ready'.
• Use data to forecast team velocity and sprint goals.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment for team members.

Skills

Agile leadership

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Nonprofit Organization

Why consider this job opportunity

• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% employer contribution
• Exceptional paid time off and maternity/paternity leave
• Education assistance and enterprise learning and development programs
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and impactful environment focused on curing childhood cancer
• Engage in continuous improvement and agile practices within a respected organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Partner with Product Owners to ensure user stories are “sprint ready” through effective backlog grooming and refinement
• Use data-driven insights to forecast team velocity and support the right-sizing of sprint goals
• Cultivate a collaborative environment where team members feel trusted, heard, and valued
• Proactively identify and resolve external dependencies that may hinder the team’s ability to achieve sprint goals
• Mentor, coach, and motivate team members to encourage accountability and continuous improvement

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex instructions
• Proven ability to lead agile teams in fast-paced environments and foster team cohesion
• Deep understanding of agile software development values, principles, and practices
• Solid knowledge of at least two agile practices such as User Stories, Continuous Integration, or DevOps

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Active certification in at least two of the following: Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II), Certified Scrum Professional - SM (CSP-SM), Certified Team Coach (CTC), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or ICP-ATF (ICAgile Team Facilitator)

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