Scrum Master

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Job Summary

Essential Job Functions
- Service to the Development Team_: Leverages effective communication (written and verbal) and influential leadership to coach others on Agile Principles and the Scrum Framework to achieve high performance. Demonstrates action orientation and servant leadership by putting the needs of the team first, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments to enable iterative delivery of value, and protecting the team from distractions. Builds productive relationships through active listening and collaboration; follows through on commitments to gain trust and respect; is open-minded, objective and adaptive to change. Leverages empowerment and self-organization to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution. Utilizes Visual Management Systems and metrics to help the team understand performance, priorities, and vision/roadmap. Leverages influential leadership to champion continuous improvement activities which reduce waste and increase productivity; challenges the team to pilot new ideas at a pace that is sustainable and appropriate for the team and organization.
- Service to the Product Owner_: Ensures the Product Owner is enabled to prioritize and maintain a clear and concise Product Backlog to maximize value and helps them understand and practice agility by leveraging empirical data and iterative delivery. Ensures the team understands the business case, scope, milestones, sprint goals, and other necessary information to produce the desired business value. Facilitates work completion without coercion, assigning or dictating the work.
- Service to the Organization_: Supports organizational and Scrum Practice vision and standards to achieve goals. Actively participates in the activities and initiatives of the Scrum COE. Seeks opportunities for improvement to improve the overall effectiveness of Scrum within the organization. Champions Agile and Scrum across the organization through various forums leveraging effective communication skills.

Reports to: Technology Head of Scrum Management

Direct Reports: No

Minimum Qualifications:
Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Discipline

Years of Work Experience Required: 3 years of experience as Scrum master, project manager, business/systems/QA analyst, or software engineer; 3-5 years of experience in a technology field.

Type / focus of work experience required: Agile and Scrum principles, direct or indirect leadership experience

Preferred Experience:
Degree Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Discipline

Years of Work Experience Preferred: 2-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master; 3+ or more years of experience within Technology on a functional team using Agile methodologies

Type / focus of work experience preferred: Agile and Scrum principles, direct or indirect leadership experience, Scrum Master Certification (CSM or PSM 1)

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.
- Bread Financial®

(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and
- Bread Pay®

buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded
- Bread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card

,
- Bread Rewards American Express® Credit Card

and
- Bread Savings®

products.

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