Senior Scrum Master

Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Description:

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: Monday - Thursday onsite, Friday work from home

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Join our dynamic, multidisciplinary group leading the data and analytics transformation. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to oversee up to two teams, each consisting of 5 to 9 talented individuals.

We highly value candidates with a proven track record in building and implementing agile practices, and agile certifications are preferred. As a member of our scrum master guild, you will play a pivotal role in enabling our business partners to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

As a Senior Scrum Master, you will embrace the challenge of tailoring various agile methodologies and frameworks to suit the unique needs of our data and analytics organization. Your strong leadership qualities will be instrumental in inspiring, influencing, and motivating teams to navigate change with positivity and resilience.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, empowering our teams to evolve into high-performing teams and individuals. We actively seek opportunities for improvement and growth, always striving to surpass our current achievements. Join us as we strive to be better tomorrow than we are today.

In addition to possessing a strong foundation in Agile techniques, Senior Scrum Masters must also demonstrate the following essential skills:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embrace experimentation, accepting feedback, and adapting to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Recognize when to deviate from traditional Agile/SAFe approaches to deliver better value based on the organization's specific business and products.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrate clear and effective communication with the team, establishing a robust partnership with Product Owners to provide essential support for team success. Possess exceptional communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and understanding across various levels of the organization.
• Facilitative Leadership: Demonstrate value-add principles, assist teams in eliminating waste, and encourage innovative strategies while delivering high-quality code.
• Empowered and Assertiveness: Lead and coach teams on Agile Principles, Values, and practices, ensuring adherence to Agile/Scrum concepts and empowering teams to self-organize.
• Enthusiasm and Team Building: Transfer high energy to the team through team-building activities, fostering creativity, and promoting continuous learning.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitate discussions, explore alternative approaches, and resolve conflicts effectively to maintain a harmonious team environment.
• Political Savviness: Collaborate and communicate effectively with upper management, stakeholders, and external dependencies to navigate organizational dynamics.
• Servant Leadership: Foster a healthy team environment, earn respect from your team(s), and be willing to get your hands dirty to get the job done.
• Innovative Thinking: Proactively explore innovative and creative approaches for conducting ceremonies, such as retrospectives, to foster a culture of learning and encourage joint ownership among teams.
• Situational Awareness: Identify differences of opinions, protect the team from interruptions, and remove blockers as they arise.
• Continuous Growth: Continually learn and discover new tools, techniques, and practices to support personal and team development.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitate discussions, explore alternative approaches, and resolve conflicts effectively to maintain a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Transparency and Progress Monitoring: Demonstrate transparency by proactively communicating product development updates to the business and leadership. Maintain a clear and accurate overview of sprint progress, ensuring alignment with sprint goals and timely delivery of valuable outcomes. This fosters a culture of trust and accountability within the organization.

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years leading and collaborating with development teams in an agile environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of agile practices and techniques.
• Proven track record as a Scrum Master in previous roles, showcasing the ability to effectively facilitate and guide agile teams.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as SAFe or Certified Scrum Master is highly desirable, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong preference for a basic understanding of Data and Analytics or Business Intelligence operations and key deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft DevOps is preferred, showcasing the ability to leverage this toolset for efficient project management and collaboration within an agile context.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Up to $80 per hour
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!