Scrum Master
Tracking Code
6711
Qualified applicants, please apply online at rrd.com to be considered.
Job Description:
The Scrum Master will be responsible for leading software development teams in a
dynamic environment. They will also be responsible for the coaching of
development leads on this methodology as it is implemented and used during the
project development life cycle. They will plan and manage the delivery of
information technology solutions and associated technical support services in
support of the business objectives and ongoing operations. Apply proven
communication, analytical and problem solving skills to help identify,
communicate, organize and manage information systems projects to maximize the
benefits of IT investments. Apply knowledge of principles, practices, standards,
terminology and trends in IT project management on projects managed. This
includes systems and project planning, estimating, execution, implementation and
on-going support. Responsible for managing technology and consulting
vendor/partner relationships, service delivery and overall performance as well
as supervising IT staff and implementing IT policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
•Project Management: Lead and manage complex development projects that have high
impact and visibility to business operations and financial cost. Project managed
typically involve significant change to the infrastructure or involve the
implementation of emerging technologies. Projects are typically multi-year,
multi-phased endeavors. Independently manage timelines, resources, budget, staff
and implementation efforts.
•Collaboration: Promote collaboration across teams, departments and BU's that
have primary involvement in projects. Address issues upfront, define alternative
solutions, resolve conflict and create lasting, productive partnerships with
clients. Convey goals and objectives to project team members in a clear and
compelling manner to ensure that all team members clearly understand roles and
responsibilities. Manage effective partnership relationships with cross
functional teams that span departments and business units.
•Project Delivery: Deliver projects on time and in budget. Make changes to
project phases as needed to address changes or problems to original project
scope. Communicate with senior management regarding project obstacles and make
necessary changes to project team makeup and scope in effort to continue
progress towards deliverables. Utilize expert knowledge of projects management
and business experience identify project shortcomings and make recommendations
to prematurely terminate projects that cannot meet business objectives or no
longer fit with the business strategy defined by senior management.
•Communication: Work with senior management to discuss highly complex/high
profile project recommendations and issues. Ensure that communication is
understood by all stakeholders and accomplishes intended objective. Provide
communication and feedback to clients on issues that impact projects. Convey
goals and objectives to project team members in a clear and compelling manner.
Actively listen during project meetings and clarify information as needed.
Produce concise project status reports that articulate project delivery. Ensure
that issues and successes are clearly communicated to team members,
stakeholders, sponsors and all levels of management. Ensure and promote open
communication on the project teams. Tactfully and candidly address situations to
maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk.
•Change Management: Drive organizational change as it relates to project
deliverables, taking in to account, obstacles, opposition and differing
stakeholder priorities. Champion business process change, crafting solutions to
address business problems related or tangential to the project. Manage
resistance to change accordingly by involving appropriate leaders.
•Participate and support initial development during the initial phases of the
project, which may include: Organize and facilitate project planning, daily
stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and relsease planning, demos
and other scrum-related meetings; Track and communicate team velocity and
sprint/release progess; Maintain process documentation; Ensure the development
teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, priorization,
team accountability and visibility; Update agile tracking systems to provide
transparency on Product & Sprint Backlogs; Document and manage the risk
management plan; Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practices;
Support the development managers and project leads as necessary; Assist with
internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating
information; Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story
selection and task definition; Identiy and remove impediments, prevent
distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the spring
goal; Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution; Improve the productivity of
the teams in any way possible; Ensure the team strives to make each increment of
functuionality potentially shippable; Advocate LD-refined standardized PM/Agile
practices throughout the organization.
•Participate in the organization and planning of the development schedule based
on methodology that has been developed to create a cohesive plan with
identifiable critical path, task dependencies, and major milestones, and manages
the agreed project plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within
scope, budget, time and quality parameters.
•Adapting project plans, schedules and resources assignments as required
throughout projects to respond to emerging requirements and risks.
•Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Required Skills:
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of
the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills,
and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 7-10 years
of relevant work experience as a Project Manager OR demonstrated ability to meet
the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work
experience. Must be a Scrum Master and have at least 2+ years as a Scrum Master.
Able to apply broad work experience and knowledge when analyzing complex
problems. Must be able consistently identify critical elements, variables and
alternatives to develop solutions. Must be able to organize/prioritize existing
resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most
effective solutions. Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who
need to know of decisions/actions/problems. Able to apply excellent business
acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.
Able to apply excellent functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft
Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments. Able to apply
expertise in all the tools or applications used to complete work assignments.
Able to mentor junior level team members in the use of tools and/or systems in
the position.
Requires excellent communication skills with ability to state messages in a
clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand. Able to
explain programs policies and procedures in language that is understood by
others. .
Must be able to modify communication style both formal and informal to match the
appropriate level of the audience targeted. Requires strong understanding of the
impact of a message on the organization or customer. Able to write with the
clarity and precision necessary for the work being performed.
Must be able to work with minimal supervisison in a very dynamic and timeline
sensitive work environment and must understand technical issues at a high level.
Must be able to hold team members accountable, set clear performance standards,
resolve performance issues and keep team engaged and on task.
Must have a thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies,
values and procedures.
Preferred Skills:
Certified Scrum Master credential, current PMP credential and experience
managing distrubuted teams.
Job Location:
Austin, TX, US (Domain Area)
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
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