Scrum Master

This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.
What you'll do
Manages/oversees all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams
Designs and maintains project vision, project working standards, and agreements
Develops project roadmap, release plan, resource allocation, funding request, communication plan, risks and issues management plan, test plan, and defect management plan
Manages project scope, budget, project burn charts, presentations to IT/Business, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions
Implements Agile methodology using Rally and Planview tools
Facilitates project meetings (all Agile meetings Discovery Sessions, Iteration 0, Iteration Planning, Demo & Retrospective, Daily Stand-up, Backlog Grooming); completes project tracking/analysis reports
Tracks, updates, and communicates project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans
Interfaces with project stakeholders at all levels of management to ensure project priorities are aligned with business needs and expectations
Ensures that appropriate project documentation and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered
Mentors and Coaches Agile teams to ensure their adoption and successful use of Agile @ American practices
Acts as a liaison between business units and 3rd party vendors
Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex requirements, scoping, interviewing, facilitation, system component design, testing, and implementation
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
3 5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
3 5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
3 5years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development
5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum
Airline Industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus
Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams while leveraging Agile methodologies, with strong focus on continuous improvement and developing self-organizing teams
Experience in a variety of computing platforms, such as mainframe, client/server, web, cloud, and social media
Experience in Team Foundation/Server (TFS), Rally, Planview, VersionOne, or similar Agile life cycle management tools
Experience in DevOps toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Skills in leadership; team-focused with high energy and a positive attitude
Skills in analytics, estimating, and problem solving
Ability to think strategically and develop tactical methods to achieve objectives and goals
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, and external groups, as well as working in a collaborative environment with geographically dispersed resources