Lead Scrum Master

Job title:

Lead Scrum Master

Company

General Dynamics

Job description

Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess: NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NoneSuitability:Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)Job Family: ScrumJob Qualifications:Skills: Agile Environments, Agile Methodology, Conducting Standups, Scrum Software Development, Sprint PlanningCertifications: Certified Scrum Master – SAFeExperience: 5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: NoJob Description:We are GDIT. As one of the largest IT and mission services providers to the government, we own our opportunities to better enable organizations to identify theirs.You can make GDIT your place. You make it your own by turning obstacles into action. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll play an important role in providing the technologies and services that millions of professionals depend on, every day.Our work depends on a Lead Scrum Master joining our team to guide our Agile teams in delivering high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for driving continuous improvement, this is your chance to lead and make a difference.HOW A LEAD SCRUM MASTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure the team is aligned, focused, and committed to delivering value.
• Serve as a servant leader and coach to Agile teams, helping them to self-organize, plan, and execute effectively while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with product owners to ensure the product backlog is refined, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Identify, address, and remove impediments or blockers that may impact the team’s ability to deliver on sprint goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including developers, testers, and business analysts, to ensure clear communication of project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics and provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Champion Agile best practices, principles, and frameworks within the organization, fostering an environment of collaboration and transparency.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to enhance the team’s understanding of Agile methodologies and principles.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 5+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, with a strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven track record of successfully coaching Agile teams and driving high performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex team dynamics and project challenges.
• Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the ability to work closely with technical teams to ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Experience in scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and departments.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in environments with a strong emphasis on data integrity, compliance, and privacy standards.
• Proficiency in using data-driven insights and Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, cycle time) to guide teams towards improvement.
• Familiarity with additional Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, or XP.
• Experience in creating training materials and conducting Agile training sessions for teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and how they integrate with Agile methodologies.

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Ability to pass HHS and company background check to obtain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you.

#GDITPublicHealthJobs#GDITHealthSystemsThe likely salary range for this position is $118,150 – $159,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Travel Required: NoneTelecommuting Options: RemoteWork Location: Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Expected salary

$118150 – 159850 per year

Location

USA

Job date

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:40:59 GMT

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