Sr Scrum Master

Company: Hanesbrands Inc.
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Overview A Sr. Scrum Master is an Agile expert level who elevates our Agile teams while optimizing the framework through scaled approaches. They are an Agile expert responsible for ensuring their teams embrace agile principles by serving as a coach and guide to establish an environment where the team can be most effective in delivering value often with high quality. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals; elevating their performance and optimizing teams to successful outcomes. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures. Can step in if/when needed as an Agile scrum master, can be utilized as both value stream coach and potentially release train engineer. Responsibilities Guide, coach and train scrum teams on Agile/Scrum principles and practices Manages, mentors and trains scrum masters Provides guidance to the product owners on how to be most effective in the agile framework Provides guidance to scrum masters regarding various patterns and techniques for filling the intentional gaps in scrum Develops agile training and reference materials Responsible for making improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area Help develop self-organizing team across multiple value streams Assess the maturity of the scrum team(s) and coach the team to higher levels of maturity Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments Holds team accountable to their commitments in delivery Assists with internal and external communication with the goal of improving transparency Supports the Product Owner with respect to refining and maintaining the product backlog Facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution in support of attaining value Assesses the maturity of the scrum team(s) and coach to a higher level of maturity Guides team(s) on how to use agile/scrum principles and values Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of broader set of issues Creates consistent collaboration and coordination across various scrum teams Leads implementation of scaling if/when necessary Guide organization on how to use agile/scrum practices and values Ensure scrum teams are focused and executing on continuous improvement Leverages continuous improvement feedback to help fine tune and optimize processes for agility Able to effectively communicate to various levels of the business Thorough understanding of the agile principles, can identify behaviors that counter those principles, and work to correct those behaviors Experience being a Scrum Master for multiple teams with varying levels of experience as a Scrum Team Understanding of scaled agile and the ability to lead scaling efforts Build a trusting and safe team environment Professional individual contributor Works independently with limited supervision Manages multiple projects / processes to success Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures Qualifications Specific Experience/Education/Certification Requirements (Knowledge & Experience; Qualifications): 5-10+ years of experience being Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Trainer with multi-team experience; preference to those with experience in differing industries, including 1-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master for multiple teams BS/BA Degree preferred CSM/ACSM/CSP Certifications or equivalent experience SAFe Certification preferred Excellent communication skills Able to quickly learn and utilize software tools Proven experience successfully following an agile framework Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency Knowledge of other agile approaches (XP, Kanban) preferred Experience leading multiple teams

Keywords: Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem , Sr Scrum Master, IT / Software / Systems , Winston Salem, North Carolina