Immediate Hiring: Experienced Scrum Master II – Agile Project Management and Team Coaching
About Workwarp
At Workwarp, we're passionate about empowering teams to achieve their full potential. As a leading organization in the industry, we're committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our secret ingredient is our teammates – talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals who share our vision of making a meaningful impact.Job Overview
We're seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to join our team, responsible for guiding our Agile teams towards success. As a Scrum Master II, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our teams are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver high-value outcomes. Your expertise in Agile methodologies, team coaching, and facilitation will help us drive continuous improvement, foster a culture of openness and transparency, and achieve our business objectives.Key Responsibilities
As a Scrum Master II, you'll be responsible for:- Collaborating with Product Owners to review work requested by business stakeholders and technical work needed to set priorities, ensuring there are 2-3 sprints of refined (ready) work.
- Facilitating Scrum events, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement, and coaching teams to become self-organizing and self-managing.
- Ensuring goals, scope, and Product Backlog are fully understood by the team and that the team's work aligns with the product vision and organizational goals.
- Supporting the team by enacting and educating everyone on the Scrum theory of empiricism and pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaption.
- Fostering collaboration within the team and with stakeholders, building a cohesive and motivated team environment.
- Tracking team metrics, such as Velocity, Burndown charts, Cycle time, etc., to coach the team for continuous improvement and track and report progress and value delivery to Business and IT leadership.
- Managing relationships with stakeholders at various levels to ensure alignment and support for the team.
- Continuously assessing and improving Scrum processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and quality.
- Identifying risks and impediments early through advanced risk management techniques and facilitating their resolution.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need:- A comprehensive understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and values.
- Advanced knowledge of Agile methodology and frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
- Advanced skills in coaching team members and mentoring other Scrum Masters to help them grow in their roles.
- Advanced problem-solving skills to address complex issues and impediments, and critical thinking to challenge the status quo.
- A high level of emotional intelligence to understand team dynamics, individual motivations, and foster a positive team environment.
- Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities as a servant leader.
- Strong issue resolution and facilitation skills.
- Expertise in guiding teams through change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ability to influence various levels throughout the organization.
- Ability to foster an environment of openness and transparency within the team and with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of software development processes and procedures, agile metrics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and balance competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, we prefer candidates with:- An Associate's degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school in Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Professional Scrum Master certification.
Work Environment
As a remote employee, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere, while still being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. Our office environment is designed to foster creativity, innovation, and teamwork, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Workwarp, we're committed to helping our teammates grow and develop their careers. As a Scrum Master II, you'll have access to:- Regular training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to the company's growth and success.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages open communication and feedback.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, plus a range of benefits and perks, including:- Competitive salary.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Group health insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability.
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A dynamic and collaborative team environment.