What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Scrum Master position at Haystack?
We are partnering with a prominent financial institution with a strong federal government focus, renowned for its commitment to serving its members and driving complex, high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This organization is a leader in its field, dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.
The Role
The Role
- Drive complex initiatives from concept through delivery, gaining deep understanding of project scope and aligning stakeholders.
- Lead projects within an Agile delivery environment, supporting PI planning and sprint execution.
- Work closely with product owners, technical leads, and development teams to align backlog priorities.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage work items, track progress, and monitor delivery metrics.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects across cross-functional teams, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
- 15 years of experience managing complex projects or programs, with at least 5 years in Agile and 5 years in traditional waterfall delivery.
- At least 10 years' experience working in a large enterprise (more than 5,000 employees) or the Federal Government.
- Highly experienced in leading and driving executives to reach project objectives.
- Strong sense of urgency, proactively identifying risks, removing blockers, and driving timely decision-making.
- Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management and work tracking.
- PMP and CSM/SAFe Scrum Master certifications are essential.
- Opportunity to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment on high-impact initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive significant projects.
- Chance to mentor and guide team members, fostering effective project execution.
- Competitive compensation for a senior-level role.
Salary : $70 - $80