Scrum Master /Team Coach

DATAMAXIS

Scrum Master /Team Coach

Okemos, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are currently looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join a high-performing Agile organization. This role requires a strong servant-leader mindset, excellent communication skills, and hands-on experience leading software development and product teams in a SAFe Agile environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Serve as Scrum Master for 2–3 Agile teams.
    • Coach teams and the organization on Lean-Agile and SAFe best practices.
    • Conduct team and train-level Agile assessments.
    • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and remove impediments.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and improve team performance.
    • Create and maintain Agile metrics to measure team progress and effectiveness.
    • Support PI Planning activities, including capacity planning and WSJF prioritization.
    • Facilitate cross-team collaboration and Agile coach sync meetings.
    • Assist teams in managing dependencies, resolving conflicts, and adapting to organizational changes.
    • Develop and enhance Agile training materials and internal coaching programs.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
    • Minimum 5 years of IT experience.
    • At least 5 years of experience leading projects and/or teams.
    • Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master.
    • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, SAFe framework, and servant leadership principles.
    • Experience with Kanban and Agile delivery practices.
    • Excellent facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

    Preferred Certifications:

    • Scrum Practitioner (SP)
    • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) / Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
    • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
    • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

    Preferred Technical Experience:

    • ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing
    • Pair Programming and Automated Testing
    • User Story and Epic creation
    • Dependency management and Agile planning
    • Working with large-scale and complex Agile projects