The Options Clearing Corporation - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
The Associate Principal, Scrum Master at The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a pivotal role responsible for driving the Agile transformation across the enterprise. This position requires a deep understanding of Agile frameworks and practical experience in Agile roles at both the program and team levels. The successful candidate will adopt Agile principles, mindset, practices, and methodologies to enhance the performance of delivery teams. The Scrum Master will mentor and advise teams, product owners, and business stakeholders on Agile practices, fostering an environment conducive to learning and improvement. In this role, the Scrum Master will guide and coach delivery teams to self-organize and achieve their objectives without dictating work assignments. They will contribute to the formation of Agile teams, support the Product Owner and Delivery Team, and lead discussions and conflict resolution efforts. A key responsibility will be to create a trusting and safe environment where team members can raise and resolve issues. The Scrum Master will also focus on continuous improvement of their skills through education and collaboration with fellow Scrum Masters. The position involves planning and executing project implementations in collaboration with the Product Owner and Team, identifying and mitigating project risks, and conducting regular assessments of team Agile maturity. The Scrum Master will facilitate effective sprints by removing impediments and ensuring that stories are 'sprint ready'. They will drive internal and external communication to improve transparency and information sharing, support the Product Owner with backlog grooming, and proactively identify risks using Agile best practices and project data. Additionally, the Scrum Master will lead daily stand-ups, story grooming sessions, sprint demos, planning, and retrospectives.