Lead Scrum Master
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Agile Coaching and Facilitation: Guide, coach, and motivate teams to increase Agile fluency and adoption; organize and lead Scrum ceremonies; facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution;
- Project and Scope Management: Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives; ensure progress tracking and communication through Agile metrics; conduct quarterly planning (sprint zero) in coordination with other squads across the tribe identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate activities with other squads across the program; partner with and support Product Owners and Tribe Leads; participate in Scrum of Scrums and collaborate with other Scrum Masters; contribute to the Scrum Master chapter, and various CoPs including Coaching CoP to set standards and improve best practices; promote Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent experience
- Experience in coaching and development of squads and other Scrum Masters
- Experience working with fully distributed scrum teams
- 3-5 years of working experience in various Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
- Strong communications, facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Agile and continuous improvement mindset with dedication to uncovering better ways of working
- Passion for continuous learning and personal development.
Benefits
- Innovative Projects: Working in technology at Fitch involves engaging with cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest technologies to drive the financial services industry forward.
- Collaborative Environment: Fitch fosters a collaborative work culture where technologists work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and other professionals to develop integrated solutions.
- Global Impact: Technology roles at Fitch have a global reach, contributing to solutions that impact financial markets and stakeholders worldwide.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Agile methodologiesScrumAgile metricsproject managementscope managementtimeline managementquality managementgoal managementdeliverable managementcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
coachingfacilitationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsmotivationcollaborationdecision makingconflict resolutionaccountabilityvisibility
Certifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)Certified Product Owner (CSPO)