Overview:
Position: Scrum Master Manager
Salary: $110K - $130K/yr d.o.e.
Location: Remote OK - If living within 31 miles of Tustin, CA or Austin, TX will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule
Disclaimer: Identity Verification checks are in place throughout the Candidate journey to prevent candidate fraud.
The Scrum Master Manager is responsible for leading and coaching a team of Scrum Masters to ensure the successful implementation and continuous improvement of Agile methodologies across multiple projects and teams. This role involves fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, aligning Agile practices with organizational goals, and driving the adoption of best practices in Agile project management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Coach and train Scrum Masters to effectively facilitate Agile ceremonies and practices, ensuring teams adhere to Scrum principles.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile practices.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication, ensuring alignment and coordination among multiple Scrum teams.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts within and between teams to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate Agile progress, challenges, and benefits.
• Develop and implement strategies to scale Agile practices across the organization, ensuring consistent adoption and application.
• Generate and present regular reports on Agile metrics, team performance, and project status.
• Stay current with Agile best practices and industry trends, encouraging ongoing learning and development within the team.
• Lead and manage change initiatives to transition teams and processes to Agile methodologies, ensuring smooth adoption.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PSM, CSM, SAFe) are a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in Agile project management, with at least 3 years in a Scrum Master or similar role.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and drive solutions.
• Experience in managing and coordinating multiple Agile projects simultaneously.
• Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Professional ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist).
• Basic understanding of software development and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., technology, finance, healthcare).
• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practitioner).
• Experience in leading organizational change management initiatives.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

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• Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Coach and train Scrum Masters to effectively facilitate Agile ceremonies and practices, ensuring teams adhere to Scrum principles.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile practices.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication, ensuring alignment and coordination among multiple Scrum teams.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts within and between teams to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate Agile progress, challenges, and benefits.
• Develop and implement strategies to scale Agile practices across the organization, ensuring consistent adoption and application.
• Generate and present regular reports on Agile metrics, team performance, and project status.
• Stay current with Agile best practices and industry trends, encouraging ongoing learning and development within the team.
• Lead and manage change initiatives to transition teams and processes to Agile methodologies, ensuring smooth adoption