Highlights
Job Summary: Leads multiple cross-functional teams or Agile Release Train (ART), guiding them on how to use Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and Lean (e.g., Kanban) values/practices through servant leadership. Creates and nurtures a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and agile maturity in teams/ART through agile practices, agile mindset, metrics, SAFe guidelines, removes blockers, and partners with leadership.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $65–$71.96 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.ampcus.com |
Description
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Program & Portfolio Management - Scrum Master Sr.
Job Summary:
Leads multiple cross-functional teams or Agile Release Train (ART), guiding them on how to use Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and Lean (e.g., Kanban) values/practices through servant leadership. Creates and nurtures a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and agile maturity in teams/ART through agile practices, agile mindset, metrics, SAFe guidelines, removes blockers, and partners with leadership. Exhibits and permeates the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the team’s progress toward team goals, acts as the facilitator for many teams or as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for a SAFe Agile release train (ART).
- Continuously engage in challenging the old ways of working to improve team level or ART level performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, velocity, and other metrics defined by the enterprise.
- Supports the team’s/ART's efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other teams.
- Eliminates impediments by engaging the right stakeholders within the organization or partner organizations.
- Exhibits and infuses the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader to nurture a Lean-Agile Mindset in the team, leadership, and the program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.
- 8 years or equivalent in the use of Lean, Agile methodologies including three plus years as Scrum Master or Kanban lead.
- Proven success leading multiple Agile teams to agile maturity and improved customer outcomes.
- Knowledge of Lean Agile values, principles and practices, Lean agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Scaling frameworks like SAFe.
- Excellent communication skills written and oral.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and industry-standard Agile tools.
Benefits Overview:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive pre-tax health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Life Insurance: Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
About Company
Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.
Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.
We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted" that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI