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Job Description -
Scrum Master II - W2 Role !!
Duration: 12 Months
Location : Hybrid/Buffalo, NY 1st Preference (4 days onsite/1 day remote - mandatory, no exceptions), or Remote Considered , Manager’s 1st preference is Hybrid/Buffalo, NY (4 days onsite/1 day remote), so please keep that in mind.
MOI : Skype
Linkedin is must.
MUST HAVE:
Can be filled remotely, but onsite in Buffalo is preferred. Scrum Master role, but prefer candidates with Project Management backgrounds as well. Deep Jira knowledge is highly desirable.
Skill Set 1: Agile Delivery
Skill Set 2: Jira
Skill Set 3: Team Facilitation
Can this role be fulfilled remotely? Yes
OVERVIEW:
Provides servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional agile teams through effective application of Agile principles and frameworks including Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP). Strengthens understanding of effective practices, theories and techniques to support continuous improvement. Educates and coaches teams to create an environment that fosters self-organization, cross-functionality, collaboration, conflict resolution, transparency and continuous improvement. Visualizes, communicates and radiates team information to keep their work and impediments visible to stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize a broad knowledge base of agile practices including user stories, retrospectives, story mapping, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, pairing, information radiators, etc., to help create high performing teams.
Encourage a continuous improvement culture for individuals within the agile teams, constantly discovering better ways of working, through transparency, collaboration, and retrospectives.
Curate team-level coaching content used to guide teams regarding agile practices.
Facilitate meetings with the teams for purposes of idea generation, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, problem-solving and alignment.
Help the teams gain transparency into their workflow through appropriate use of information radiators.
Address blocking issues that are beyond the teams authority, or require support from other teams, so the teams remain focused on achieving their goals.
Work with other Agile Leaders to increase the effectiveness of the application of Agile within the organization.
Provide mentorship to less experienced Scrum Masters.
Seek and host a variety of individual and team learning opportunities, such as communities of practice, conferences, meetups, reading and classroom training.
Understand and adhere to the Company''s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company''s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
While not having direct management responsibility, the position manages activities through influence, accountability and ownership, functioning in an agile environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Depth of knowledge in at least two technology team roles (project manager, user experience, business analyst, developer, testing, deployment).
Prior experience fostering team self-organization and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices.
Experience Developing/managing Digital Capabilities.
Understanding of Design Thinking principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Prior experience leading through influence.
For the Candidate: Please provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm you have ALL of the required skills/experience (please be sure the information is accurate, honest, and that the resume also reflects the same skills/experience, so we’re not rejected & flagged for discrepancies):
Experience (Years)
Relevant Project(s)
Commentary / Highlights
IT overall
Scrum Master (Scrum Master role, but prefer candidates with Project Management backgrounds as well) (required)
Agile Delivery (required)
Banking and/or Financial domains (highly preferred)
Deep Jira Knowledge (required)
Team Facilitation (required)
Job Description -
Scrum Master II - W2 Role !!
Duration: 12 Months
Location : Hybrid/Buffalo, NY 1st Preference (4 days onsite/1 day remote - mandatory, no exceptions), or Remote Considered , Manager’s 1st preference is Hybrid/Buffalo, NY (4 days onsite/1 day remote), so please keep that in mind.
MOI : Skype
Linkedin is must.
MUST HAVE:
- Only looking for candidates in eastern or central time zones
- Prior experience in Banking and/or Financial domains highly preferred
Can be filled remotely, but onsite in Buffalo is preferred. Scrum Master role, but prefer candidates with Project Management backgrounds as well. Deep Jira knowledge is highly desirable.
Skill Set 1: Agile Delivery
Skill Set 2: Jira
Skill Set 3: Team Facilitation
Can this role be fulfilled remotely? Yes
OVERVIEW:
Provides servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional agile teams through effective application of Agile principles and frameworks including Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP). Strengthens understanding of effective practices, theories and techniques to support continuous improvement. Educates and coaches teams to create an environment that fosters self-organization, cross-functionality, collaboration, conflict resolution, transparency and continuous improvement. Visualizes, communicates and radiates team information to keep their work and impediments visible to stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize a broad knowledge base of agile practices including user stories, retrospectives, story mapping, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, pairing, information radiators, etc., to help create high performing teams.
Encourage a continuous improvement culture for individuals within the agile teams, constantly discovering better ways of working, through transparency, collaboration, and retrospectives.
Curate team-level coaching content used to guide teams regarding agile practices.
Facilitate meetings with the teams for purposes of idea generation, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, problem-solving and alignment.
Help the teams gain transparency into their workflow through appropriate use of information radiators.
Address blocking issues that are beyond the teams authority, or require support from other teams, so the teams remain focused on achieving their goals.
Work with other Agile Leaders to increase the effectiveness of the application of Agile within the organization.
Provide mentorship to less experienced Scrum Masters.
Seek and host a variety of individual and team learning opportunities, such as communities of practice, conferences, meetups, reading and classroom training.
Understand and adhere to the Company''s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company''s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
While not having direct management responsibility, the position manages activities through influence, accountability and ownership, functioning in an agile environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Depth of knowledge in at least two technology team roles (project manager, user experience, business analyst, developer, testing, deployment).
Prior experience fostering team self-organization and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices.
Experience Developing/managing Digital Capabilities.
Understanding of Design Thinking principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Prior experience leading through influence.
For the Candidate: Please provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm you have ALL of the required skills/experience (please be sure the information is accurate, honest, and that the resume also reflects the same skills/experience, so we’re not rejected & flagged for discrepancies):
- Are you currently under contract w/ an employer where you require C2C only?
- If hired, can you work as a W2 employee of our company, Globalquest, for the contract duration (required, no exceptions)?
- Do you reside in or near the Buffalo, NY area, or open to relocation out of pocket to be onsite from day 1 in a hybrid work model (manager’s 1st preference is 4 days onsite/1 day remote - mandatory, no exceptions), OR are you seeking 100% remote only?
- If relocating, are you able to relocate within 2 weeks’ of offer acceptance?
- LinkedIn profile link?
- Do you possess exceptional communication skills (verbal/written)?
- Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including a minimum of 2 years Scrum Master experience (required)?
Experience (Years)
Relevant Project(s)
Commentary / Highlights
IT overall
Scrum Master (Scrum Master role, but prefer candidates with Project Management backgrounds as well) (required)
Agile Delivery (required)
Banking and/or Financial domains (highly preferred)
Deep Jira Knowledge (required)
Team Facilitation (required)