Lead Scrum Master jobs in San Antonio, TX

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7746
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/25/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary Range: $85,000- $111,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Function: Work with a strong, collaborative technology group and serve as a process authority that will ensure the values, principles, and practices of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) are enacted and followed. Work will be done with other Agile Leads to ensure knowledge transfer and culture improvements.

Scope:Coordinate processes, values, and procedures amongst Institute technical team members and affiliates and will organize distribution through internal and external channels, while collecting systematic input and guidance on products, and approaches.

Typical:
1. Ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Technical Team.
2. Engage the product owner to ensure they have the ability to arrange the product backlog to maximize value.
3. Support the product owner with effective product backlog management skills and knowledge.
4. Assist the technical team with understanding the need for clear and concise product backlog items.
5. Serve the technical team with coaching in self-management and cross-functionality.
6. Help the technical team with creation of high value products.
7. Safeguard the removal of impediments to ensure consistent flow and product.
8. Coach the technical team in an environment where Agile processes are not yet fully adopted or understood.
9. Facilitate Scrum events as required.
10. Perform assessment techniques to ensure effectiveness.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, project management, or other related field.
• 4 - 8 years of professional experience with exposure to Agile, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management methods.
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to balance complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive "can-do" attitude and creative with excellent presentation and communication skills including strong persuasive techniques.
• Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, online learning platforms, and standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent written and very strong verbal communications skills.
• Strong collaborative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of interpersonal skills for coaching individuals and teams, and comfortable with communication to all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and manufacturing fields.
• Experience working with the advanced manufacturing industry, cybersecurity, and engineering disciplines.
• Scrum master or Agile certification.
• Working with research organizations or institutions.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

Remote: Primarily works from a remote location and rarely needs to be on campus. Travel and parking, expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.