Lead Scrum Master

$128,400 - $215,800/Yr

AT&T - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Plano, TX

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About the position

The Scrum Master at AT&T plays a crucial role in guiding a scrum team to effectively utilize Agile/Scrum practices, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement. This position focuses on removing impediments, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and creating a safe environment for team collaboration. The Scrum Master acts as a servant leader, empowering teams while ensuring quality and progress towards successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Guide a scrum team on Agile/Scrum practices and self-organization.
• Assess the maturity of the scrum team and provide coaching for improvement.
• Remove impediments and guide the team on how to do so.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily Standup, Demonstration, Story Point Estimation, Retrospective, Iteration Planning, and Backlog Grooming.
• Collaborate with team members without acting as a manager or lead developer.
• Shield the team from outside influences to enhance productivity.
• Empower teams and facilitate creativity while monitoring iteration progress.
• Represent the team to management and disseminate information including metrics and charts.
• Work with other Scrum Masters to ensure organizational process improvement.
• Build and maintain a trusting and safe environment for team discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• 5+ years of Agile experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Technical, Engineering, Information Systems or related fields.
• Developer nanodegree CSMP, PSM, CSP, SAFe, PMP.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Additional sick leave beyond state and local law requirements.
• Adoption Reimbursement.
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term).
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Extensive employee wellness programs.
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories.