Scrum Master - Infrastructure

Motion Recruitment - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position is for a Senior Scrum Master at a well-known Financial Services Company located in Minneapolis. The company has a rich history of over 150 years and is recognized as one of the largest financial institutions globally. The role is a long-term contract opportunity that offers a competitive benefits package. The Senior Scrum Master will work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate the scrum process, ensuring that Agile and Scrum practices are effectively implemented. This position requires a strong commitment to optimizing team performance and delivering capabilities using agile methodologies while adhering to the Software Development Lifecycle and corporate governance policies. The Senior Scrum Master will be responsible for guiding scrum teams through the Agile process, promoting prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with product owners and project managers, and communicating the delivery of work products. The Scrum Master will also be tasked with identifying improvement opportunities to enhance team velocity and performance. This position requires a proactive approach to resolving issues and achieving goals while interacting with internal customers and receiving direction from leadership. Candidates must be local to Minneapolis and available for an in-person interview, as the role requires a hybrid onsite schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to work in a dynamic environment that values customer satisfaction and financial success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the scrum process with cross-functional impact involving moderately complex projects, non-projects, or maintenance work.
• Guide scrum teams to follow Agile and Scrum practices, promoting prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint.
• Optimize scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities for higher levels of team performance.
• Deliver capabilities using agile practices while following the Software Development Lifecycle and ensuring compliance with risk, security, and development requirements.
• Partner with discipline managers regarding governance policies and adherence to corporate standards.
• Facilitate Scrum Agile ceremonies for the teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, program, or project managers to communicate delivery of work products and escalate key risks and issues.
• Consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Interact with internal customers and exercise independent judgment while developing knowledge of functions, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of practicing Agile Scrum Master experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package