Scrum Master Job at ShiftCode Analytics in Cincinnati

Interview : Video Visa : USC and GC This is hybrid from day-1 at any of these locations. Cincinnati, Charlotte, San Jose, Boca, or Chicago ( Candidate must be local to these locations ) Description : An experienced servant leader and coach for a cross-functional agile team operating in complex and cross functional work within the Next Generation POS Program. The Scrum Master guides and facilitates 2 Payment teams involved in a large fast-paced program implementing complex technology for business-oriented solutions, through effective application of the agile based SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) and associated ceremonies, ensuring the agreed upon agile practice is being followed. Removing impediments and fostering a high performing team with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in quality and timeliness delivery. • Scrum master experience in a complex large-scale enterprise • Experience in an agile environment in other roles; such as quality assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach • Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures • Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and team builder • Ability to work with all levels of the organization • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse personality types • Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile methodologies within the organization • Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills • Strong ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between PMO (Project Management office, business and technology teams and management) • Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Key Responsibilities: • Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity • Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies • Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that support business goals • Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments • Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of productive conflict resolution and problem solving • Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution • Prepare and present reports on the progress and success • Coordinate activities with other teams across the program • Partner with and support the Product Owner • Participate in the Scrum of Scrums and partner with other Scrum Masters • Coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization • Organize and facilitate planning and coordination including release / Potentially Shippable Increments planning, iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration review/demos, and retrospectives • Ensure teams are held accountable to agile SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) tenants and their internal working agreements including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices • Promote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility • Ensure the team is tracking and communicating team progress and metrics to the appropriate resources. • Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativity • Support and empower the team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition. • Empower the team to self-organize around achieving their commitments • Identify and remove any impediments/distractions that interfere with the team's ability to deliver against their commitments • Challenge and enable the team to continuously improve through intentional and data driven inspect and adapt cycles (retrospectives)z`