Title: Scrum Master II
Location: 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 4 days onste, 1 day remote
Reason for Opening- Current contractors are reaching the end of their engagements.
- Team needs an experienced Scrum Master who can quickly understand the existing environment and support ongoing delivery initiatives.
Must-Have Skills- Experience leading delivery of complex technology projects
- Knowledge of SAFe Agile practices
- Risk Management experience
- Experience leading and coaching Agile teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Must come from a technology-driven environment
- Banking experience is a plus but not required
- Candidates from technology space are highly preferred
Looking for a Scrum Master who operates beyond simply running ceremonies.
Seeking someone with:
- Strong delivery mindset
- Experience supporting complex technology programs/projects
- Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks
- Experience coordinating across multiple teams
- Strong servant leadership approach
- Ability to remove impediments and drive execution
- Experience coaching Agile teams toward continuous improvement
- Understanding of Agile metrics, transparency, and information radiators
Open to candidates with experience in:- Scrum Master roles
- Delivery Manager roles
- Project/Program Management roles
- QA leadership with strong delivery ownership
- Business Analysis leadership with delivery responsibilities
Note: Preference is for candidates who have been involved in overall delivery and execution, not solely focused on Scrum ceremonies.
Team Environment- Supports approximately 11 Agile teams
- Typical team size: 5 8 members
- Maximum team size: 10 members
- Candidate should be comfortable working across multiple teams and managing dependencies in a complex environment
Interview Process Typically, 2 Rounds- Team Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
Interview Format
- Usually:
- One virtual round
- One onsite/in-person round
- In some cases, interviews may be consolidated into a single round