Scrum Master

Job Title

Scrum Master

Remote (USA)

Please note:

Tentative start date is mid December

The Scrum Master will lead scrum teams, provide management, steer direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of staff execution for assigned projects. As our Scrum Master you will provide day-to-day support and management of scrum teams including quality monitoring and SME-level inputs to improve the overall performance of the assigned projects; support of configuration and release management, and assessment and authorization to VA IT development/ sustainment project(s) as needed.

• Provide day-to-day management guidance and directions to scrum teams in the execution of tasks.
• Manage resources and projects based on timelines established in the project plan, and monitor progress.
• Use proven software development methodologies, including Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), SAFe, VIP and
• Process Asset Library (PAL) that assure that all contract-driven activities are identified, documented, and tracked so that the contract shall continuously be evaluated and monitored for timely and quality service.
• Act as primary interface (liaison) with client and ensure client's needs are met within the scope of this project and our contract.
• Provide project financial and resource management.
• Plan and conduct 'VIP Build' planning or Program Increment (PI) Planning, manage PI-Planning session in accordance with SAFe and in alignment with VA VIP process.
• Provide detailed metrics and dashboard covering tasks, assigned resources, and story points including burn down charts.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate and manage project risks; provide weekly updates to manager and PMSS Risk Manager on issues/risks requiring escalation.
• Maintain requirements backlog and conduct requirements elaborations.
• Plan and support Sprint and Build releases for all environment, and coordinate with Test and CM Manager to ensure adequate and timely support.
• Collect and maintain all release documents and ensure that compliance user stories have been completed and approved by assigned Release Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline. Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total).
• 10 years of experience supporting software development programs.
• 5 years of experience leading a program using either LeSS or SAFe (required).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Visio).
• Experience with Agile and product management tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Confluence, Rally, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration and communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, or similar tools.
• Experience using reporting, analytics, and dashboard tools to evaluate product performance and business outcomes.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems and business processes preferred.
• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in Agile development methodology.
• Proven ability to lead scrum teams in the execution of project tasks and providing monitoring including risk/issues management.
• Experience managing scrum teams within the VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process (nice to have).
• Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agility, Jira, VIP, etc.
• Experience supporting ERP/software/SaaS implementation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of scaled agile development methodologies (SAFe).
• This role is the…