Scrum Master Ii

WHO WE ARE:
RealPage is changing the technology real estate industry and our teammates know how to think big and leave their mark. If you want to join a globally progressive and inclusive company devoted to excellence, we are looking for you

We are the leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry. We navigate clients toward the right decisions with data and technology insights they can only get from RealPage. Serving our clients is our highest priority and RealPage teammates are our greatest asset.

Come join a team where your work makes an impact every day

ABOUT THE TEAM:
The Scrum Master II will guide team developing our solutions using Agile practices that include guiding, coaching, and training in scrum methodologies for software build activities. The Scrum Master II will ensure clear communication and guide the team to close its stories and complete sprints on time and drive the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/etc.) focused on predictable, quality delivery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Guide and coach scrum methodologies and assist the team in Scrum / Agile principles to drive process improvement
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices and process improvements
- Ensure cross team coordination
- Work with teams to deliver value and coordinate within and outside of the team to facilitate the completion of the team’s backlog and guiding the team to adding stories to its backlog as appropriate
- Proactively identify impediments and appropriately resolve using network of peers (Scrum of Scrums) and formal channels (including escalation if required)
- Drive/manage/oversee all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams
- Manage the release plan, communication plan, risks and issues management plan
- Assist Product Owner in managing scope of team(s) and facilitating changes
- Facilitate team’s Agile Scrum ceremonies (Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review/Demo, Sprint Retrospective
- Ensure (using SCRUM and AGILE) appropriate, complete and timely team achievement of all documentation, tracking and reporting metrics (including: user stories, project progress, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, risk mitigation plans, test scripts, test results) and ensure delivery timelines
- Report, Refine and use Metrics (Quality, Quantity) exhibiting highest level of transparency to stakeholders in support of Informed decision making

Facilitate documenting, publishing and executing the team's continuous improvement plan (based on
- retrospectives)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Bachelor’s Degree in business, Computer Science/Information Technology, related field or equivalent
- 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, project management, related field or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of multiple Agile delivery frameworks
- Proven success in building strong relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, possess exemplary communication skills
- Experience presenting actionable findings to senior leadership that aligns with corporate strategy

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
- 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master
- Experience leading large-scale agile transformations and managing multi-team programs following scaled-Agile approaches
- Recent experience working with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, BSA’s, Developers, etc)
- Agile Certification from Scrum Alliance, ICAgile, SAFe or other Agile organization
- Expert experience in managing Agile and hybrid/plan-driven programs in Agile Product Lifecycle tools (e.g. Agilecraft, Rally, VersionOne, Jira, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER:
At RealPage, we’re always looking for talented professionals who thrive in a learning work environment that continually supports individual greatness. We foster a culture of innovation and creativity. It is the things you do that bring out the best of you and RealPage.

RealPage considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all teammates feel a sense of belonging while bringing their authentic self to the table and being valued for it.