PURPOSE: Leads multiple cross functional teams or Agile Release train ART guiding them on how to use Agile Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Scrum and Leane.g. Kanban values/practices through servant leadership. Creates and nurtures a culture of continuous learning growth mindset and agile maturity in teams/ART through agile practices agile mindset metrics SAFe guidelines removes blockers and partners with leadership. Exhibits and permeates the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 40 Facilitates the teams progress toward team goals - The Sr. Scrum Master acts as the facilitator for many teams or as the Release Train Engineer RTE for a SAFe Agile release trainART. Continuously engage in challenging the old ways of working to improve team level or ART level performance in the areas of quality predictability flow velocity and other metrics defined by the enterprise. Help the team or ART focus on daily and/or Iteration Goals in the context of the current Program Increment PI or Release Objectives. Leads team/ART efforts in relentless improvement - Helps the team improve and take responsibility for their actions facilitates the team retrospective. Teaches problem-solving techniques and helps the team become better problem-solvers for themselves. Facilitates team meetings such as Daily Stand-up Iteration Planning Iteration Review Iteration Retrospective etc or ART level meetings such as PI planning Scrum of Scrums PI retrospectives etc. Ensures the DoD Definition of done and other team/ART level working agreements are being followed. Facilitates discussion decision making and conflict resolution within the team/ART to improve team level performance and value delivery. 30 Supports the teams/ART's efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other teams. Takes a lead role in coordinating work with other teams to improve flow and throughput. Frequently represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums SoS or run the Scrum of Scrum meeting and/or other program level ceremonies to plan execute and improve the work operating models. Helps their teams remain aware of opportunities to engage and improve larger program effectiveness. Helps their teams build effective relationships with the supporting teams like User Experience Architecture Shared Services etc. Supports the Product Owner and Product Management areas in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope. 15 Eliminates impediments by engaging the right stakeholders within the organization or partner organizations. The Sr. Scrum Master supports the team/ART in addressing and eliminating these issues to improve the likelihood of achieving the objectives of the Iteration or PI. Assists with internal and external communication and improves transparency. 15 Exhibits and infuses the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader to nurture a Lean-Agile Mindset in the team leadership and the program. Provide input and lead initiatives to improve business agility in the team/program/enterprise. Identify and drive the culture change required to improve agility within their teams and ART's. Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Education Details: Business Administration or related field Experience: 8 years or equivalent in the use of Lean Agile methodologies including three plus years as Scrum Master or Kanban lead. Proven success leading multiple Agile teams to agile maturity and improved customer outcomes. In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Preferred Qualifications Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile Release train Leading Change and continuous improvement working with a cross functional team by applying lean agile methods Experience doing value stream mapping system level optimizations etc. applying Theory of Constraints and other Lean techniques Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs Knowledge of Lean Agile values principles and practices Advanced Knowledge of Lean agile frameworks like Scrum Kanban Expert Knowledge of Scaling frameworks like SAFe Advanced Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for program success Expert Knowledge of Product Ownership DevOps Test Automation practices etc Advanced Excellent communication skills written and oral Advanced Self starter with ability to prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines Expert Ability to organize data and create metrics/reports/dashboards Expert Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and industry standard Agile tools. Advanced Ability to drive change at different levels manage conflicts constructively. Advanced The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment exclusion or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities deadlines and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Licenses/Certifications SAFe Scrum Master Certification Upon Hire Pref Certified Scrum Master CSP Upon Hire Req Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer Pref Certified Scrum Professional Pref Experience Level: Expert Level About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. 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