Scrum Master

$83,200 - $99,840/Yr

NTT DATA - Louisville, KY

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Louisville, KY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scrum Master at NTT DATA plays a crucial role in coordinating an agile development team, ensuring that all activities adhere to the principles of the Scrum Framework. This position involves leading teams through work actions that are completed within timeboxed iterations known as sprints, and tracking progress through brief daily stand-up meetings. The Scrum Master is expected to understand the department, segment, and organizational strategy, as well as the operating objectives and their linkages to related areas. This role requires making decisions regarding work methods, often in ambiguous situations, and operates with minimal direction while receiving guidance when necessary. The Scrum Master must follow established guidelines and procedures while also being adaptable to the needs of the team and the organization. In this position, the Scrum Master will be responsible for fostering an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration among team members. They will facilitate communication and collaboration between team members and stakeholders, ensuring that the team is aligned with the project goals and objectives. The Scrum Master will also be involved in identifying and removing any impediments that may hinder the team's progress, thereby enabling the team to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner. This role is essential for maintaining the agile principles and practices within the organization, and the Scrum Master will be expected to contribute to the overall success of the team and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate an agile development team and ensure adherence to the Scrum Framework.
  • Lead teams through work actions completed within timeboxed iterations (sprints).
  • Track progress through daily stand-up meetings.
  • Understand and align with department, segment, and organizational strategy and objectives.
  • Make decisions regarding work methods in ambiguous situations with minimal direction.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress.
  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of less than 5 years.
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership competencies.
  • High level of emotional intelligence.
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment or familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Experience in a multi-team environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior insurance operations background.
  • Technical documentation abilities.
  • Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum/Kanban development methodology.
  • Working knowledge of Agile Project Management Tools.
  • Scrum Master certification.
  • Previous experience planning and managing large projects.
  • Prior experience in the health solutions industry.
  • Working experience with IT teams.

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
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