Full-Time Scrum Master II

Capgemini is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scrum Master II for a top 10 US Insurance Carrier. 

Consistently demonstrates servant leadership qualities to enable teams to deliver through Lean-Agile practices. Coordinates with internal and external teams to resolve dependencies, eliminate impediments, and facilitate flow. Focuses on improving team dynamics and performance, managing conflicts, and promoting team growth. Provides ongoing coaching on Lean-Agile Principles and ensures teams maintain a Lean-Agile Mindset.

 Essential Job Functions:

Acts as servant leader for multiple teams and stakeholders

Aids team and Product Owner in managing and sequencing backlog

Leads moderately complex teams with external team impact and dependencies

Resolves impediments and manages dependencies

Builds high-performing team and fosters improvement

Identifies and resolves SAFe anti-patterns

Coaches teams on practices, procedures, and Lean Agile mindset

Guides teams in decision making and problem-solving

Supports trusting and safe environment for team growth

Mentors and guides junior scrum masters

Organizes and leads Community of Practice

Participates and manages agile ceremonies

Continuously pursues Agile knowledge and learning

Works with Scrum Master Community of Practice to improve product delivery

Seeks advice and best practices from Release Train Engineer

Experienced in Behavior Driven Development and Test Driven Development

Performs other assigned duties

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.

SAFe Certified Scrum Master certification (within 180 days of hire) required.

SAFe Certified Practitioner or Agilist (within 180 days of hire) preferred.

Experience Requirements: 1-3 years in an Agile environment or 4+ years of experience in a project environment required.

Minimum 2 years experience in Scrum Master role or 1 year in Scrum Master Level I or 4+ years experience in servant leader role required.

Special Skills Requirements:

• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Cultivates a culture of trust, promotes decentralized decision making and advance the development of self-organizing teams.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Focuses on improving team dynamics and performance.
• Helps teams manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and overcome opportunities for team growth.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Provides ongoing coaching and of the Lean-Agile Principles and ensures teams maintain a Lean-Agile Mindset.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Takes initiative and is a self starter.