Job Description

A fast-growing financial institution in the Atlanta area is seeking a Scrum Master to join their team. The Scrum Master will play a crucial role in our Value Stream model, in which dedicated teams deliver technology value to a defined set of customers within a specific business area on a continuous basis. While supporting Agile teams is the primary focus of the role, the Scrum Master may also occasionally coordinate waterfall projects, requiring adaptability and broad project management knowledge. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills. They will be adept at guiding the team's continuous improvement, fostering self-organization, and promoting Agile values and practices. The Scrum Master will facilitate Scrum events, help remove impediments, track team metrics, and manage cross-stream dependencies. With a "build, measure, learn" mindset, the Scrum Master will support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and executive reporting, aligning the team's work with both strategic goals and near-term wins. This role is crucial in helping the organization become more responsive to market trends, leverage customer feedback effectively, and accelerate progress toward strategic objectives.

Essential Functions:

 Agile Leadership and Team Facilitation

o Support the assigned Value Stream team in delivering consistent stakeholder value using the Scrum framework

o Facilitate all Scrum activities, fostering a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement

o Ensure planned work is consumable by the team and track completion of work

o Actively uncover and remove impediments to team success

o Promote and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in higher quality outputs and more consistent velocity

 Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment

o Collaborate with the Value Stream Owner and other peer Scrum Masters who report to the Value Delivery Office to foster enterprise alignment with organizations Value Stream model

o Assist in identifying user stories within the backlog that have dependencies on other Value Streams and help to coordinate a mutually acceptable timeframe for the other Value Stream to complete the required development work

o Support the Value Stream Owner in backlog management and preparation of executive reports

 Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

o Establish and maintain processes that enable high-quality, repeatable releases

o Facilitate work estimations and release planning

o Adapt Agile practices to fit the organizations evolving needs

o Participate in and contribute to a Scrum Master community of practice

 Performance Tracking and Reporting

o Complete regular status updates on sprint performance and prepare reporting on Value Stream work and priorities for broad dissemination to other stakeholders and senior management

o Track and analyze team performance data, articulating key findings to various audiences

o Use insights from performance data to drive improvements

 Project Management Versatility

o When necessary, coordinate or run traditional projects using established project management methodologies

o Ensure seamless integration of traditional project management with Agile workflows

 Continuous Learning and Compliance

o Stay current with Agile best practices and credit union/financial industry trends, applying this knowledge to enhance team performance

o Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to Bank Secrecy Act regulations

 Adaptability and Change Management

o Adapt to changing priorities and navigate through ambiguity with a positive and proactive attitude

o Help the team and organization grow with the new Value Stream model

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Qualifications:

 Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; OR 3+ years of professional experience as a member of a technology project delivery team

 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification; or proven understanding of Agile practices with a focus on Scrum

 3+ years experience presenting in front of business and IT stakeholders, including senior management

 Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and an understanding of facilitation techniques

 Experience supporting software development teams

 Experience driving continuous improvement in delivering customer value

 Ability to manage and embrace process and organizational change, including setting an example of optimism and resilience for others

 Ability to analyze team performance data and articulate key findings to a variety of audiences

 Ability to lead without authority

 Self-motivated and solid relationship builder

 Solid verbal and written communication skills Preferred:

 Masters Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field

 2+ years working in an Agile Scrum software development environment

 2+ years experience facilitating Scrum teams

 Ability to adapt Agile practices to fit practical needs

 Strong understanding of Agile metrics tracking and analysis

 Experience using Agile tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps, to monitor team performance and project progress

 Experience in a credit union or other financial institution null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.