Scrum Master **Req number:** R4354 **Employment type:** Full time **Worksite flexibility:** Remote **Who we are** CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. **Job Summary** We are looking for a motivated Scrum Master ready to take us to the next level! If you are dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development and are looking for your next career move, apply now. **Job Description** We are looking for a **Scrum Master** to thrive on big challenges and bring high energy and enthusiasm to make things happen and achieve results. This position will be **full-time** and **remote.** **What You’ll Do** + Actively serve and support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in their quest to consistently meet sprint goals. + Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work + Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as needed to make sure the team stays aligned and focused on the highest priority. + Guide the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and how to get the most out of self-organization + Assess the scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is welcome, sustainable and comfortable for the team. + Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right people help remove the blocker. + Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving. + Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and cascading information + Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile. + Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining (aka grooming) and managing the product backlog. + Effective facilitator and coach to development teams with the ability to adjust to change and deliver on planned outcomes. + Knowledge of budgeting approaches and ability to apply policies and practices to support the planning and administering of a budget. + Implements the mission, vision and objectives of the IT governance function **What You'll Need** Required: + At least 5 years of experience in software development delivery. + At least 1 year of dedicated full-time Scrum Master experience in software development. + Proven track record of delivery. + First level Scrum Master certification (CSM) + Second or Third Level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, PSM III, CSP, CTC) + Accountable for coordinating cross-team dependencies and removing impediments (blockers) so teams can deliver products predictably. + Problem solve through delivery challenges, lead prioritization discussions and help keep teams focused on delivering highest priorities. + Help the Product Manager/Owner manage their backlog effectively and maintain 3-sprints of dev ready features + Facilitate getting the work done and setting work and reporting standards for delivery teams. + Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame with an emphasis on problem solving. + Help to establish a culture of collaboration where teams are willing to try new ideas without fear of failure. + Support Delivery Lead with all aspects of PI Planning including making sure teams are ready for planning, story mapping, identifying cross-team dependencies, facilitating planning activities, creating a program board, etc. + Drive teams to deliver on commitments and lead through delivery challenges + Facilitate ongoing team planning activities and cross-team scrum ceremonies + Hire, train, coach and mentor a team of scrum masters + Partner closely with other leads (Product, Engineering, QA and Architect) to stay aligned on priorities, team health and tracking to program goals + Provide regular program updates to ensure team, stakeholders and leadership stays connected to what’s in progress, what’s coming up and any risks or blockers **Physical Demands** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor **Reasonable accommodation statement** If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.