Scrum Master

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We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000 , and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

As a Scrum Master, candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting distributed product development teams in their Agile journey. Primary responsibilities include fostering an environment that embraces Agile values and practices, ensuring that teams continually assess their processes and improve their performance. Will facilitate clear communication among stakeholders, project teams, and program leaders, while maintaining essential artifacts such as Product Backlogs and Burndown Charts.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA and Berkeley Heights NJ is $100K - $110K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Provide Agile leadership to distributed Product development teams
• Maintain and grow an environment that enables teams to embrace agile values, enact agile practices, continually assess and abide by agreements, and continually improve
• Be committed to meet/exceed the needs of the team's customers
• Provide clear and concise communication, both written and verbal
• Use data to assess progress, areas needing improvement, increase predictability
• Facilitate and manage communications to stakeholders, the broader project team, and program leaders
• Maintenance of artifacts such as Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Burndown Charts, etc.
• Proactively identify potential obstacles and eliminate them for and with the teams through active solutions and quality assurance measures (moderation and mediation)
• Close cooperation and coordination with Product Owners, agile teams, and other Scrum Masters
• Contact for all questions of agile software development and impulse generator for further development of agile processes and team development
• Protect and challenge the Scrum team in self-organization and taking responsibility to achieve the goals without losing sight of the Program goals
• Provide important artifacts in the form of meeting notes, documentation, follow-up items, etc.
• Prepare Sprint Status and Capacity Estimations reporting for the Development Team(s)
  
  

Requirements

You are:

• Minimum: 6 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Required
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Clarity, Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Must have successful experience in delivering to external clients
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Good methodological knowledge regarding moderation, mediation, change management and team development as well as the ability of decision-making and fact-finding
  
  

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Other role experience Developer, QA, PM, BA
• Experience in digital commerce/payments
• Building systems and making updates with system performance, stability and reliability in mind
  
  

We Can Offer You

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses 
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
  
  

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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