Agile Manager/Scrum Master

$149,760 - $149,760/Yr

Spectraforce Technologies - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Agile Manager/Scrum Master will be responsible for driving agility within the organization by leveraging Agile principles and modern software development processes. This role involves guiding teams and stakeholders to continuously evolve the product development process, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies to optimize team performance and delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Grooming/Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Daily Standups, Weekly Standups, Scrum of Scrums, Program Leadership Connects, and Steering Committee Meetings.
• Prepare and present weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports to track progress, identify risks, and inform stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Managers and Business Technology Directors to align product areas with business objectives.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration across product families to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Optimize the flow of work from ideation to delivery across multiple business units.
• Actively manage and escalate risks and customer-impacting issues to management.
• Identify and remove systemic impediments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
• Build and foster strong communities within and across teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Coach and mentor teams to achieve high performance, fostering self-organization and accountability.
• Guide teams on Agile best practices and ensure adherence to agreed processes and standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Agile Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role in a software development environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar platforms.
• Strong facilitation skills to conduct various Agile ceremonies effectively.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and dashboards for stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and removing organizational impediments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• A track record of fostering a culture of learning and driving continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Agile frameworks such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience in scaling Agile practices across large organizations or multiple teams.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and experience in escalating critical issues effectively.

Benefits

• ACA compliant health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan with matching
• Referral bonus program
• Paid sick leave when required by law