ScrumMaster Job at Sila SG
We are seeking a highly motivated Scrummaster to join our team in Seattle. While this position is currently remote, there may be a requirement to be on client site a few times each week in the future.
As an Scrummaster, you will act as an Agile enthusiast and will promote and advocate for Agile development while pulling from the best practices of other methodologies to run the project effectively. You will manage large, complex integrated projects, integrated schedules and implement program management frameworks and will help to build best practices for the organization as the project teams move to a more Agile mentality.
This is an opportunity to apply and develop your expertise by directing initiatives that require the integration of multiple enterprise systems and leading multifunctional, multicultural, and dispersed project teams. You will facilitate and coordinate actions and requirements between business and technical teams, and will participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of an application following both waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies.
Client Management
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestone schedules, project estimates, and resource plans
- Ensure deliverables are aligned to stakeholder expectations
- Compile statistics and reports to document progress
- Identify risks in project schedules and communicate them to stakeholders
Team Leadership
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and develop detailed project schedules, and compile statistics and reports to summarize progress of project
- Manage parallel work streams to make sure projects stay in scope, are delivered on time and within budget
- Coach and mentor the organization to facilitate adoption of Agile principles as needed
Problem Solving
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and creativity in solving unexpected issues that may arise during a project
- Identify and manage issues that may impact project quality and timeliness
- Make informed tradeoffs that reflect the highest priority needs of the customer
- Embraces, models, and fosters a culture of lean thinking
Requirements
- 2-7 years minimum of formal project management work experience
- Applied experience with, and “fluent” in multiple system development life-cycle methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid
- Strong history of running Agile projects or within an Agile project team
- Ability to approach Agile adoption with patience and pragmatism and the flexibility to use another methodology or pivot as needed
- Ability to be an advocate for and influence the agile transition
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects of differing size and complexity
- Strong analytical skills (Ability to actively listen and proactively question)
- Ability to manage and motivate resources in a matrix environment
- Intellectually curious, self-driven, highly motivated and productive, able to work on multiple projects in parallel
- Ability to think independently and take initiative with minimal direction or supervision
- Strong customer interaction skills
- Must be an excellent facilitator and leader with the ability to influence at all levels
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience leading scaled Agile (SAFe) IT initiatives is highly desired
Sila will not sponsor any employee in this position for a work visa, now or in the future (i.e. H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant or immigrant status)
About Sila
Sila is a technology and management consulting firm that delivers solutions to the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions expertise lies in the areas of risk management, data analytics, software engineering and integration, strategy and transformation, and digital creative services. We are a values-driven company with a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and social responsibility. Sila employees are part of a community of vibrant, high-performing contributors who push each other to achieve the highest standard of excellence. Our team members have extensive opportunities to discover their passions and shape their own career paths, and we continually invest in employees’ growth through innovative training, mentorship, and professional development programs. Staff are quickly immersed in clients’ business challenges, work closely with emerging technologies to develop impactful solutions to these challenges, and are exposed to a variety of industries and market offerings.
We are looking for full-time employees to become an integral part of our growing team. Sila has embraced a national workforce of office-based and remote team members. We are headquartered in Seattle, WA, with hubs in Shelton, CT and Washington, D.C.
Sila offers a range of great benefits including a comprehensive healthcare package, 401K with matching, paid time off, and paid company holidays, as well as other unique benefits that support our staff’s active work/life balance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Sila’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy aligns with our client commitments, and we require all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices or any client facility to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exceptions to this policy are only granted to those with a company-approved accommodation which can be made for a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Prospective or new employees will be required to adhere to this policy and submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
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