Scrum Master - Coordinator 3

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Department

Medicaid Project Management Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

• Leads the team and organization on how to use Agile / Scrum practices and values to deliver business value.
• May guide multiple Scrum teams on how to get the most out of self-organization.
• Assesses the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization. Coaches the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
• Leads with removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by developing solutions with the team.
• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without repercussions with an emphasis on healing and problem solving.
• Facilitates project completion without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitates team discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and providing information.
• Provides support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.
• Ensures milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners
• Documents progress and communicates to upper management and stakeholders
• Takes responsibility for successful product delivery.
• Mentors and trains Scrum Master Coordinator 1, and Scrum Master Coordinator 2 positions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Professional experience leading a team within a SDLC project environment.
• Professional experience with presenting complex information in a group setting.
• Professional experience in Scrum Master role for 1 year.
• First Level Scrum Master certification
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.

DESIRED :

• Advanced degree.
• Three years of professional experience in other Agile approaches : SAFe, XP, Kanban, etc.
• Three years of professional experience in the Scrum Master role for a team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Two years of professional experience working with various patterns and techniques for the Scrum approach (Burndown technologies, Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.).
• Third Level Scrum Master certification (CSP-SM, PSM III).

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume / Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

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Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant :

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.

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