Associate Scrum Manager

$55,000 - $80,000/Yr

EAB - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Scrum Master at EAB will play a crucial role in the Enrollment Marketing Technology Development team, overseeing the full product lifecycle of various initiatives. This position involves facilitating Agile processes, managing risks, and driving continuous improvements while ensuring that sprints are completed on time and that teams meet their commitments. The Associate Scrum Master will lead Agile teams through key ceremonies and support the Product Owner in executing the Product Backlogs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage team(s) in an Agile software development environment, using appropriate techniques and tools and empowering the team to self-organize
• Promote continuous improvement of Agile practices and principles, review and understand metrics and other key performance indicators (KPI), and coach team members on the effective use of Agile practices
• Track day-to-day operational aspects of projects including scope and risk
• Collaborate with Product Owner(s) on product roadmaps and ensure team understanding of project goals and scopes
• Lead and influence by example, fostering a positive servant-leader culture within teams and the organization
• Facilitate team meetings encouraging constructive communication and guidance of topics throughout the meeting
• Monitor and coordinate tasks coming out of standups
• Manage risks and dependencies and identify and remove impediments
• Coordinate elements of the release plan with other technology staff outside of the project
• Effectively communicate project status, including risks and dependencies to Business stakeholders and Executive Management
• Help plan team-wide events, meetings, and trainings

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience utilizing SDLC and Agile methodologies as a Scrum Master for multiple development teams
• Strong understanding of Agile Principles and demonstrated ability to apply it on a daily basis
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach teams towards high performance in an Agile environment
• Understanding of backlog tracking, burn down metrics, velocity, and task definitions
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science or engineering
• Ability to influence, add value and/or challenge decisions when necessary

Nice-to-haves

• Scrum Master Certification (CSM) or SAFe certification
• Familiarity with SAFe, Lean, LeSS, User Stories, TDD, ATDD, Kanban
• Experience with Agile engineering practices such as Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, and Pair Programming
• Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Jira and Confluence is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Gender affirming care coverage
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities