Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Chief Scrum Master to lead and scale agile transformation initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive change while maintaining hands-on expertise in agile methodologies and team facilitation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead agile transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and maintain agile governance frameworks and best practices
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams
- Drive change toward agile principles and practices
- Collaborate with leadership to align agile initiatives with business objectives
Operational Excellence
- Oversee multiple scrum teams and ensure adherence to agile principles and practices
- Facilitate large-scale ceremonies including program increment planning and retrospectives
- Identify and remove impediments that affect team performance
- Implement metrics and reporting systems to track team velocity, quality, and delivery
- Coordinate cross-team dependencies and integration activities
Team Development
- Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for Scrum Masters
- Establish communities of practice and knowledge sharing initiatives
- Design and deliver agile training programs for various levels
- Support teams in adopting new agile practices and tools
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary liaison between development teams and leadership
- Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
- Facilitate alignment between business priorities and development capacity
- Support product management in backlog prioritization and release planning
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in agile methodologies and team leadership
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Minimum 5 years in Scrum Master role with demonstrated progression to senior positions
- Experience leading agile transformations in large, complex organizations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related field
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent advanced agile certification
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or similar scaling framework certification
- Experience in government contracting or regulated industries
- Background in software development or technical project management
Salary range for the position is $185,000 - $210,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
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