Scrum Master

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

 
Transforming smiles, changing lives 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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About this opportunity 

Align is looking for a talented scrum master to join our new team in Morrisville, NC as we develop mobile camera applications using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).  This is an opportunity to build a key shared component for Align’s suite of mobile applications, affecting doctors, patients, and consumers.  The scrum master for this team will be responsible for sprint planning and delegation, organizing the agile processes for the team, and ensuring that the product and business owners are informed of the team’s progress.  The scrum master role is critical to the successful and agile delivery of this key element of our mobile strategy.

In this role, you will… 

• Partners with Mobile and AI/ML functions to define, determine, analyze, document and communicate the objectives, business requirements and priorities
• Works with technical experts on the solution design, implementation, support, maintenance and enhancement of the infrastructure or application.
• Leads or conducts requirements management activities, as necessary, ensuring that the impact of changes is well understood and approved by the appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
• Leads solution assessment and validation to ensure that functional and technical specifications meet the identified business needs within the organization
• Approach projects strategically, anticipate problems before they occur, and take proactive measures
• Escalates complex issues for additional analysis and resolution as appropriate.
• Acts as a point of escalation for moderate to difficult problems.
• Works as a mentor for each of the Product areas
• Helps manage Scrum board
• Create and maintain sprint plans, and schedules using JIRA, Confluence and tools
• Work with the technical lead to maintain and update product documentation and architecture
• Guide the project team using agile and other methodologies

In this role, you’ll need … 

• First level Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM );
• 5+ years of experience in the Scrum Master role for a scrum team.
• Experience with participating on multiple Scrum teams in a variety of different contexts (different team sizes, different organizations, different cultures, co-located vs. distributed, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Agile, Scrum and traditional project management methodologies
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence-Wiki, or similar project tracking tool

Nice to have…

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation skills, and an ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people
• Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs
• Previous experience as a collaborative leader
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Second or Third level Scrum Master certification is a good plus (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC)
• Nice to have, but not required, include:
  • Experience in leading a scrum team that is focused on Mobile delivery
  • Some AI/ML knowledge
  • 1 yr+ management experience

Sound like a good fit?    

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About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

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