INSPYR Solutions - Houston, TX
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in engaging and supporting multiple agile teams, specifically up to three, in their journey towards adopting and applying agile methodologies. This position is not merely about overseeing processes; it involves actively guiding, coaching, and mentoring teams to embrace an agile mindset, values, and principles. The Senior Scrum Master will help teams select the appropriate frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, to effectively deliver on organizational goals and objectives, fostering self-management and high performance within the teams. In addition to team support, the Senior Scrum Master will champion the agile mindset across the broader organization. This will involve engaging with business stakeholders, facilitating training sessions, and exemplifying agile principles in action. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, creating a safe environment where team members can raise issues without fear of blame or judgment. The Senior Scrum Master will facilitate discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution, ensuring that the work gets done collaboratively without coercion or dictation. The responsibilities also include coaching the team and stakeholders on agile values and principles, helping them to delight customers through effective delivery. The Senior Scrum Master will assist teams in identifying their next steps on their agile journey, ensuring that progress is sustainable for both the team and the organization. Communication is key, and the Senior Scrum Master will support transparency by radiating information about the team's progress and the value delivered to the business. Additionally, the role involves supporting the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy product backlog and providing servant leadership to the team, leading by example and mentoring other Scrum Masters to drive agility throughout the organization.