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Scrum Master (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Scrum Master for our client in Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

  • This Scrum Master will be a member of the Enterprise Data Management Services supporting two Scrum Teams. The individual should be a creative and strategic thinker with the ability to influence, build trusted relationships across the organization, deal constructively with conflict, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  • Act as key liaison across businesses, other agile teams, and the program team. Represents the team in Release Train Syncs and helps the team define norms/agreements, like a Definition of Ready and Definition of Done, and enforces the agreements. Ensures the program has a healthy product backlog (in collaboration with the POs). Contributes to the successful implementation of prioritized Epics by optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered. Requires Change and Release Management experience and knowledge. Must be able to manage to timelines and communicate feature status within the team but also with leadership and business partners. Works with the Agile Coach, RTE and Scrum Masters to improve the maturity of Agile processes across the organization.
  • Coordinate agile ceremonies, manage dependencies for the team, provide visibility into team plans & progress, and enable continuous improvement within the team and organization. This role is responsible for coaching their team(s) on the work management tools and adherence to the enterprise change standards. Maintains project documentation and deliverables in accordance with Enterprise Change requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acts as a Servant Leader & helps resolve team conflict
  • Coaches the Team to achieve Sprint Goals & Sprint timelines
  • Schedules, facilitates and coaches Agile routines and ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective and PI Planning
  • Helps establish and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Works with Product Owners to establish and maintain Product/Story Roadmaps
  • Helps protect the development team from external requests during the Sprint work
  • Helps to remove or facilitate removal of impediments the team cannot resolve on their own
  • Works closely with other Scrum Masters to exchange best practices and help to continually improve the process
  • Drives maturity curve of agile adoption, partially based on company specific guidance i.e. SDM360
  • Facilitates the creation and adoption of working agreements and definitions of ready / definition of done, including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices
  • Ensure deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards
  • Conduct Release Readiness reviews and support Go/No-Go reviews
  • Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
  • Project status oversight and reporting on delays/risks/issues across priorities such as MRA2 and Change Management 
  • 3+ years of previous experience working in an Agile environment
  • Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and Agile practices
  • SAFe Scrum Master certification is a must
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Remedy, Agileview, Confluence
  • Deep Knowledge of Bank of America Enterprise Change Management and Release Management Process
  • Ability to adapt to change and identify efficiency opportunities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Energetic self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys thinking critically to solve problems
  • Strong servant leader
  • Intellectual curiosity with aptitude to

Primary Skill:

  • Agile tools (Jira)

Secondary Skill:

  • Sharepoint

Tertiary Skill:

  • Agile tools (Bitbucket)

Required Skills:

  • Scrum Master experience

Desired Skills:

  • Scrum Master certification

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