Sr Scrum Master
SanMar
Issaquah, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$160,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Business Strategy, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Distribution Services, Extreme Programming, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Kanban, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object), Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, Reporting Skills, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Issaquah, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
What's the Short Version?
The Sr Scrum Master plays a key role in driving Agile and Scrum practices within the organization. This position works closely with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Senior Scrum Master mentors and coaches other Scrum Masters, promote best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes.
What Will You Be Doing?
Provide leadership and guidance to multiple Scrum teams, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and practices.
Mentor and coach Scrum Masters, helping them enhance their skills and effectiveness.
Foster a collaborative and self-organizing culture within the team to include trust, respect and accountability.
Implement and facilitate Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices for large-scale Agile initiatives.
Coordinate and synchronize the activities of multiple Scrum teams to ensure overall program success.
Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and senior management to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
Contribute to the development of Agile and Scrum strategies at an organizational level.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and the organization.
Actively seek and implement innovative solutions to enhance Agile and Scrum processes.
Facilitate resolution of conflicts within and between teams, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
Address organizational impediments and barriers to Agile adoption.
Develop and deliver training programs on Agile methodologies and best practices.
Promote a learning culture within the organization, encouraging professional development among team members.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Agile and Scrum.
Provide regular reports to stakeholders on project progress, team performance, and Agile metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Business, or related discipline or equivalent experience
4-6 years proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments
Experience with other Agile frameworks (Kanban, XP, etc.)
Familiarity with project management tools (ADO, Jira, etc.)
Previous experience in a senior role within an Agile organization is preferred
SAFe Scrum Master Certification or equivalent
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other scaling frameworks
Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence change at various levels of the organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and facilitate change
Commitment to customer service
Solid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems
Empathy and emotional intelligence
What's Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.
SanMar's Eastpointe office is located near Seattle, WA and our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Quarterly travel may be required.
Why Work at SanMar?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.
Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.
SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.
SanMar participates in E-Verify.
SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
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