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Develop and manage detailed project plans and manage all implementation processes, including scope, schedule, budget/resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery
Remove impediments that hinder project progress
Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and iteration meetings
Monitor the progress of the sprint
Help teams estimate iteration deliverables
Manage development tracking system to include product and sprint backlogs
Promote continuous communication
Monitor and help improve team dynamics
Motivate and act as the glue that holds the team together
Subject Matter Expert for agile methodologies and practices
Act as a Release Manager for projects involving multiple Scrum teams; manage dependencies between assigned Scrum team and third parties or between assigned Scrum team and other Scrum teams
Generate process reports; maintain relevant metrics that will allow teams and management to evaluate how the project is progressing
Partner with the product owner for release planning and backlog maintenance
Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values; drive best practices in the use of the Agile methodology; establish and manage Agile governance structures, when necessary
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I), preferred (CSP, PSM II)
4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, project manager, or technical lead within a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
Experience applying a wide variety of well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous burndown techniques, numerous retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc)
Creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop a positive working relationship with peers and management
Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Proven ability to navigate complex situations through the organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders
Experience with other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc
Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment
Preferred Skills
Experience working with DevSecOps and Infrastructure teams
Experience in Project Management and AI
Prior experience working on both development & infrastructure projects in both an Agile & PM/Waterfall approach.
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Salary Ranges: $63,000.00 - $108,675.00VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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