Sr. Scrum Master

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Hybrid position located in our Elmhurst, IL location 2-3 times per week.

Job Description

The Boyd Group is seeking an experienced and seasoned Senior Scrum Master to lead and elevate our Agile practices in Elmhurst, IL. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will bring a wealth of experience in Scrum and Agile methodologies, guiding multiple teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing Agile best practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor multiple Scrum Teams, providing guidance and support to Scrum Masters and team members.
• Act as a thought leader, promoting best practices and innovative approaches to Agile project management.
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with leadership to align Agile practices with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a strategic roadmap for Agile transformation.
  
  

Scrum Facilitation And Coaching

• Facilitate advanced Agile ceremonies for multiple teams, including program-level ceremonies for large-scale initiatives.
• Coach and guide Scrum Masters and teams on advanced Agile practices and principles.
  
  

Continuous Improvement And Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and the organization.
• Promote a culture of innovation by exploring and introducing new Agile and Lean practices.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with stakeholders, Product Owners, and business leaders to ensure alignment of priorities and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  
  

Metrics And Reporting

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices.
• Provide regular, insightful reports to leadership on team performance and areas for improvement.
  
  

Enterprise Agile Transformation

• Contribute to the overall Agile transformation strategy and play a key role in its successful implementation.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to promote Agile awareness and understanding across the organization.
  
  

Jira Administration

• Assist with implementing best Agile practices and managing tasks in Jira
• Work with the team to ensure Jira environment is organized and assist IT Leadership in making KPI driven decisions
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master, with a focus on leading multiple teams.
• In-depth understanding of Agile principles and advanced Scrum practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in driving enterprise-level Agile transformations.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Experience in , Jira, Confluence, SmartSheets, MS Project & others
  
  

Compensation Details

$110,000 - $140,000 / Year

Supplemental Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.