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Job Title: Manager, Scrum Masters

Job Number: 18948

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule:  9/80

Clearance: Requires the Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Job Description:

The ‘Manager - Scrum Masters’ role leads a team of scrum masters assigned to programs and products at L3Harris | ForceX.  This role must:  Ensure successful Scrum practices across the organization, build proficiency in fundamental and advanced skills with individual scrum masters, and assume the role of scrum master for a team when required.

This role requires deep knowledge of the practices in agile/lean along with a range of skills to teach, mentor, and guide Scrum Masters across the organization.  Additionally, this role is a cross-functional leader who works closely with Engineering, Operations, and Programs to build high performing teams across our company.  This is a functional manager role with direct reports including hiring responsibilities.   The position reports to the Director of Programs at L3Harris | ForceX.

Essential Functions:

Act as the expert on Agile and Scrum methodologies for the organizationResponsible for training, mentoring, and coaching scrum masters throughout the organizationResponsible for training, mentoring, and coaching cross-functional program and product teams in agile processes and practicesDevelop, maintain, and audit standards for agile practices…within the context that we value individuals & interactions over processes and tools as well as working software over comprehensive documentationMobilize new teams (both internal and external) to agile practices and valuesResponsible for resource management to ensure all teams have a scrum master assigned. This include forecasting demand and hiring thru PMO, resource leveling to meet organization’s needs, and assigning scrum masters to support specific programs, products, or efforts.Evaluate scrum master performance on a quarterly basis and provide formal, informal feedback to support their career growthEvaluate a team’s agile maturity then work with team leadership to improve performanceSupport release planning development and metric tracking at the team and enterprise levelsSolve problems at their levelOnboard new employees and educate in scrum practicesSet scrum master team goals and track progressSupport the Senior Leadership Team’s vision for agile practices within the organizationReview and approve timecards, vacation, and other administrative requestsResponsible for decision making and conflict resolution within Scrum Master team as well as with other managersAdvanced knowledge of the real-world, tactical applications of L3Harris ForceX products                                  Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, apply and communicate technical information on a variety of new software applications and hardware systems                                                                                                                                                  Ability to translate customer requirements into workable development tasksBuilds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolvedContinuously learn to maintain knowledge of evolving practices within agile communityProvide support and lead special projects as neededCome to work with a can-do, get things done attitude necessary to maintain our awesome culture

Qualifications:

Previous experience as an agile trainer, coach, or managerMinimum of four (4) years as a scrum master supporting a software development teamExperience conducting release planning, conducting scrum ceremonies, backlog management, and tracking team performance metrics as a member of an agile teamComprehensive knowledge of agile methodologies, values, and proceduresAbility to define and recommend performance metrics that meet the need of the teamExcellent ability to communicate across multiple levels - from the team level up to the executive levelComprehensive knowledge and proven experience with facilitation techniques, servant leadership, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparencyDemonstrate sound judgment and strong reasoning skillsDemonstrate good analytical and problem-solving abilitiesRobust experience with agile PLM tools like JIRA, Rally, and Agility (formerly VersionOne)Bachelor’s degree and 9 years minimum prior related experience as a practicing Scrum Master in a technology and/or software development environment, or equivalent of education and related experienceGraduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experienceCertified Scrum Master (CSM) certification Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Additional Skills:

Certified Agile Leader (CAL) certificationIncreasing leadership roles within a practicing agile organizationPrevious management of direct assigned employeesLed or supported agile transformations within an organizationExperience as an agile consultant with a top agencyAbility to obtain a US security clearance required

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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