Scrum Master

**Req number**: R4354
**Employment type**: Full time
**Worksite flexibility**: Remote Who we are
CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
**Job Description**:
We are looking for a Scrum Master to thrive on big challenges and bring high energy and enthusiasm to make things happen and achieve results. This position will be full-time and remote.
What You’ll Do
Actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in their quest to consistently meet sprint goals.
Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority.
Guide the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and how to get the most out of self-organization
Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome, sustainable and comfortable for the team.
Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right people help remove the blocker.
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving.
Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information
Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile.
Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog.
Effective facilitator and coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes.
Implements the mission, vision and objectives of the IT governance function
What You'll Need
**Required**:
At least 5 years of experience in software development delivery.
At least 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development.
Proven track record of delivery.
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM)
Second or Third Level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
Accountable for coordinating cross-team dependencies and removing impediments (blockers) so teams can deliver products predictably.
Problem solve through delivery challenges, lead prioritization discussions and help keep teams focused on delivering highest priorities.
Help the Product Manager/Owner manage their backlog effectively and maintain 3-sprints of dev ready features
Facilitate getting the work done and setting work and reporting standards for delivery teams.
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame with an emphasis on problem solving.
Help to establish a culture of collaboration where teams are willing to try new ideas without fear of failure.
Support Delivery Lead with all aspects of PI Planning including making sure teams are ready for planning, story mapping, identifying cross-team dependencies, facilitating planning activities, creating a program board, etc.
Drive teams to deliver on commitments and lead through delivery challenges
Facilitate ongoing team planning activities and cross-team scrum ceremonies
Hire, train, coach and mentor a team of scrum masters
Partner closely with other leads (Product, Engineering, QA and Architect) to stay aligned on priorities, team health and tracking to program goals
Provide regular program updates to ensure team, stakeholders and leadership stays connected to what’s in progress, what’s coming up and any risks or blockers
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable accommodation statement