Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master II (Annuities Agile Train) **In consideration of candidate qualifications, another job level may be evaluated (Scrum Master I)

Position Will Report To: Assistant Vice President, Scrum Delivery Practice at the Galveston Texas office

Onsite Placement: Galveston or League City, Texas (Monday-Friday / 8:00 am-4:30 pm) Full-Time, Exempt

Are you enthusiastic about Agile methodologies and ready to lead a dynamic team? Join us as a Scrum Master for the Annuities Agile Release Train and serve in a pivotal role that drives our projects to success!

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional Agile teams using Scrum principles
• Facilitate daily standups, backlog refinements, iteration planning, iteration reviews, and retrospectives
• Identify and remove impediments to ensure team success
• Represent the team in broader planning sessions
• Support the team with Agile tools like Azure DevOps
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor's degree or applicable work experience and certifications considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with IT solution delivery is beneficial
• Annuity knowledge, beneficial
• A-CSM or PSM II, and SAFe SM certification qualification or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment
• Applied understanding of Agile/Scrum practices, frameworks, and techniques
• Proven record for successfully leading midsize to large efforts with high degree of complexity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as complex critical thinking skills
• Able to contribute to the advancement and improvement of agile practices within the organization
• Support the team in using agile planning and development tools (Azure DevOps)
• Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions (e.g., Scrum of Scrums)
• Anticipate client needs and develop potential solutions; adapt quickly to business changes