Scrum Master (Technical)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scrum Master Manager to lead and mentor our agile teams, driving excellence in agile delivery and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, the ability to manage complex projects, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. As a Scrum Master Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of agile practices, facilitating collaboration across teams, and supporting the professional growth of Scrum Masters and agile teams within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and support multiple Scrum teams, promoting agile best practices and a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Provide strong leadership by guiding teams in the adoption and implementation of agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Facilitate key agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and aligned with project goals.
• Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership to define clear objectives, deliverables, and success metrics for agile projects.
• Identify and proactively address impediments, risks, and dependencies that may impact team performance and project timelines.
• Utilize agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts) to monitor team performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and develop Scrum Masters and agile coaches, fostering their professional growth and enhancing agile capabilities across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, enhance team efficiency, and drive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent agile certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing multiple agile teams.
• Strong expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a focus on team development and performance improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in agile project management tools such as Jira, Rally, or VersionOne.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks (SAFe, Spotify model, Nexus, etc.).
• Background in software development, IT operations, or product management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.