Agile Scrum Master - Hybrid
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Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.The Scrum Master is a servant leader responsible for coaching the Scrum team to make progress, learn, and function at the highest level, which includes removing impediments to progress, facilitating meetings, and working with product owners to ensure product backlog is well-refined and ready for the next sprint, and acting as a buffer between the team and any distracting influences. This requires a good understanding of the Scrum framework and the ability to train others on it.Sprint Planning & FacilitationMaintain and validate scope, schedules and deliverables for team stories; adhere to established metrics, and apply standards.Collaborate with product owners to maintain a prioritized backlog and facilitate Agile/Scaled Agile release planning sessionsCoach product owners and agile teams so that they become empowered and self-organized adopters of our agile SDLCFoster conversations/communicationsEnforce team ground rules and cultural normsFacilitate and ensure adoption of all Agile ceremonies and practices on a day-to-day basis for multiple scrum teamsProactively identify and implement changes to help our teams continuously improve adoption and effectiveness of Agile ceremonies and practicesLead efforts to develop and maintain standards and best practices within the Agile frameworkCollaborate across the organizational boundaries to increase the effectiveness of AgileImplementing innovative solutions to manage program and project expectations with both technology and business leadersProvide status reports; communicate accomplishments, issues, and risks to product stakeholdersFacilitate Sprint Retrospectives; Capture info and summarize as sprint planning inputWhat you haveRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 4 years of experience in Agile/Scrum/Kanban.Strong understanding of agile development processes and procedures;Experience managing projects that involve technical complexityExpertise in Agile Methodology practices :utilizing the Scrum guide, scaled agile frameworks, ceremonies, transparency practices, and agile management techniques to drive business impact.Experiencing developing and implementing strategies to adopt Agile Methodology, such as utilizing the Kanban Method and Agile Manifesto and adjusting plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldStrong knowledge of how to navigate the enterprise and work with other teamsDeep knowledge of the features and functionality of the team product/applicationAbility to exert influence across organizational boundaries without direct authorityExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personality types.Ability to understand and explain technical issues and work to a resolution with impacted parties.Exceptional communication, organization, and facilitation skillsStrong negotiation and conflict resolutions skills, collaborative approach to driving results and achieving intended outcomesBeing comfortable working under pressure and dealing with ambiguityWhat's in it for youAt Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance