Senior Scrum Master (Remote)

$85,800 - $141,600/Yr

BD - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - San Diego, CA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

BD is seeking an experienced Sr. Scrum Master to lead and coordinate large initiatives within agile teams. This role focuses on driving agile best practices, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), to ensure effective delivery of business-critical objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional projects and working with distributed teams, while fostering a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple agile teams on scrum best practices and SAFe PI Planning
• Own and drive all agile/scrum ceremonies
• Actively identify and manage risks and dependencies
• Foster close cooperation, self-organization and growth within the team
• Act as a primary point of contact for the team for cross-functional stakeholders
• Support the product manager and/or product owner in goal definition and backlog management
• Advocate for continuous improvement, using metrics and data-driven insights
• Simultaneously drive projects and programs in support of achieving organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in Agile software development, in a Scrum Master, Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar role
• Scrum Master and/or SAFe certification preferred
• Experience with software development for medical devices or a regulated field preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively deliver complex messages and teach new concepts
• Ability to quickly analyze and resolve conflicts - strong mediator
• Confident and skilled at navigating the team through roadblocks to allow committed work to be completed within the sprint
• Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to drive and effectively manage complex R&D initiatives beyond the scope of typical scrum master responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Opportunities for professional development and learning
• Performance-based rewards and recognition
• Supportive work environment that values contributions and opinions
• Commitment to employee well-being and development