Scrum Lead

Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies Manage/oversee all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams Design and maintain project vision, project working standards, and agreements Develop project roadmap, release plan, resource allocation, funding request, communication plan, risks and issues management plan, test plan, and defect management plan Manage project scope, budget, project burn charts, presentations to IT/Business, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions Implement Agile methodology using Jira Facilitate project meetings (all Agile meetings Discovery Sessions, Iteration 0, Iteration Planning, Demo & Retrospective, Daily Stand-up, Backlog Grooming); complete project tracking/analysis reports Track, update, and communicate project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans Interface with project stakeholders at all levels of management to ensure project priorities are aligned with business needs and expectations Ensure that appropriate project documentation and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex requirements, scoping, interviewing, facilitation, system component design, testing, and implementation Requirements: 10 years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development 5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience 5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams while leveraging Agile methodologies, with strong focus on continuous improvement and developing self-organizing teams Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration abilities Experience in DevOps toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Certified ScrumMaster or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field