Scrum Master II

Overview

GPP Database Link (https://cummins365.sharepoint.com/sites/CS38534/)

Job Summary

Servant leader and coach for multiple cross-functional agile teams. Expert in all Agile activities (e.g., Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) to aid multiple teams in delivering solutions. Plans and monitors budgets; champions measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Establishes lean/agile leadership, assist the Product Owner in identifying tangible and measurable business outcomes at the program or portfolio level across multiple teams, and promotes quality practices; Expert at Scrum practices of estimation and prioritization using agile techniques. Guides and coaches team members on agile practices & provides developmental feedback to team members using a servant leadership style and leading by example; Leverages experience of cross-functional resources and resources external to the team; documents and shares team learnings with other teams; draws on other team experiences to enhance the success of the teams. Fosters an environment of mutual respect and cooperation, transparency, and autonomy; facilitates getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. Drives adoption of agile reducing the gap between agile theory and practice; drives continuous improvement. Establishes key metrics and monitors agile metrics that impact value driven delivery and indicate potential problems; Ensures all solution documentation is complete (Definition of Done). Establishes and communicates team progress and goals using program boards, burn-up, burn-down or other methods. Supports team rules and norms and protects the team from outside interference; removes impediments for the team or finds the right personnel to remove impediments. Plans and monitors team budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of product. Leads multiple cross-functional agile teams that may comprise a program from inception to completion; facilitates agile planning sessions with Product Owners and Agile Product Managers to determine the scope and objectives of each program increment. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Agile Systems Thinking - Embraces a holistic approach to analysis that focuses on the way that a system's constituent parts interrelate and how systems work over time and within the context of larger systems to ensure the economic success of the solution.

Building High Performance Teams - Identifies and applies critical skills and Lean-Agile principles and practices in the creation of high-performing Agile teams to construct high-quality, well designed technical solutions.

Continuous Delivery Pipeline - Implements the workflows, activities, and automation by providing the enterprise with the capability to shepherd a new piece of functionality all the way from ideation to an on-demand release of value to the end user.

DevOps and Release on Demand - Implements DevOps and a continuous delivery pipeline by providing the enterprise with the capability to release value, in whole or in part, at any time necessary to meet market and customer demand.

Lean Agile and SAFe Mindset - Advocates for and leads others in the concepts of the Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking in support of adopting and applying the 9 SAFe principles and practices for the organization.

Planning and Managing Ceremonies - Plans, schedules, and leads ceremonies that create a cadence for the team to maximize productivity, promote collaboration, maintain transparency, and inspect and adapt so the team can continuously learn and improve.

Release Planning - Plans and manages the release of capabilities, features or products using inputs from the prioritized roadmap, planning, available resources and skills to communicate expected availability and releases of capability.

Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. Agile Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Safe Scrum Master Certification (SSM) and Safe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certifications are highly preferred. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Experience working in a software development organization and in an Agile environment as a scrum master demonstrating knowledge and practical experience of the Lean methodology, principles and tools are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Automotive Domain and Windchill PLM
• Experience of 8+ years as Scrum Master
• Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions
• Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices
• Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items
• Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes
• Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements
• Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing
• Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team
• Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders
• Hands on experience with using JIRA, Confluence and qTest
  
  

Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2417995

Relocation Package No