The Ceres Group
Scrum Master CSM
The Ceres Group, Boston, MA
Job Title:Scrum Master CSM
Job Function:Program Manager
Location:Boston, MA
Industry:Asset Management
Job Number:JO-1904-1205We are looking for a Scrum Master with expertise in process improvement to support our IT teams as we transition into an Agile environment. In this role, you will lead the transition from Waterfall to Agile, access and enhance the IT delivery model, and drive organizational change. Responsibilities:Provide leadership in rolling out Agile delivery model and manage a teams adoptionLead and provide guidance to establish an operating and governance model for rolling out Scrum across the organizationPromote continuous improvement; produce Agile adoption roadmap and change management plans; evaluate and report on improvementsFacilitate process improvement efforts using a data-driven approach and proven methodologies (methods and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Takt Time, Root Cause Analysis, Designing KPIs, etc.)Evaluate and report on projects against business drivers, value delivered, and related metrics/KPIsLead the Scrum of Scrums and manage project delivery roadmaps, issues, dependencies, and risks of the projects within the portfolioMentor and coach team members on Agile principles and best practicesQualifications:5+ years of recent experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach; CSM certified or equivalent process improvement certificationsPrior experience as a Scrum Master with experience in the Asset Management industryExperience in Business/IT process analysis, modeling, re-engineering, transformation, and controlsDemonstrated track record of software development process improvementDemonstrated ability to think strategically and act as a thought partner with senior leadership and key stakeholdersExperience with Agile PLM tools like Rally, Jira, and VersionOne (Jira Preferred)Excellent communication and mentoring skillsExcellent facilitation, decision making, and conflict resolution skills #LI-MS1