Job Summary
Senior Scrum Masters typically have a hands-on role in managing the implementation of Scrum/Agile methodologies within software development and engineering teams. They improve the Scrum intensity of these teams and coach them to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace by ensuring that they adhere to Scrum theory, practices, and rules. The Senior Scrum Master assists dedicated teams in delivering business functionality through development and quality assurance execution provided by subject matter experts on their teams
Job Description
- Experience Required: 5 to 10 years; 4+ years of Scrum Master
- Experience Desired: 1-2 years of project management
- Education Desired: Bachelors Degree
- Certification Required: Scrum Master
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc)
- Well versed on Agile/Scrum practices & values and guides others on how to use Agile/Scrum practices.
- Lead the team in backlog grooming, estimation and all other process driven activities.
- Hold regular sprint reviews. Track and communicate team/sprint/release progress to the team and leadership.
- Identify project risks and provide alternatives for reducing risk, along with communication to the stakeholders.
- Track and manage agreed scope and changes to scope. Work closely with delivery teams to establish expectations and ensure tasks remain on track. Address current or future impediments to the team.
- Coach, mentor and provide guidance to other Scrum Masters.
- Continuously develop and maintain team standards, tools, best practices and process documentation.
- Work comfortably with remote/virtual teams.
Top Skills
What We Do
Giant Eagle strives to be a best place to work in the eyes of the nearly 36,000 individuals who work in our stores, pharmacies, warehouses and in our corporate offices. At Giant Eagle, you'll have the opportunity to develop a real career with countless opportunities for you to grow with us. The way we conduct business and treat one another – our Team Members, customers, community members and valued partners – defines what the Giant Eagle culture is all about.
Our Purpose Beyond Profit is "We are one Giant Eagle Family. Together, we provide our communities with life's essentials, so our neighbors have the opportunity to thrive." We do this by staying true to our Core Values:
Respect All: We go out of our way to treat our guests and one another with kindness and dignity.
Think Team: We value different viewpoints and love working together as family.
See It, Own It: We keep our heads up, see opportunity and take action.
Work Smart: We find ways to simplify.
Live Well: We help everyone live a healthy, balance life.
Do Right: We are ethical, giving, and good stewards of the world around us.
Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle is one of the 40 largest family-operated companies in the US and operates Giant Eagle, GetGo and Market District stores. As we continue to grow and expand, our commitment to our core values and the well-being of our Team Members, customers, and our communities is as strong as ever. We listen to what you have to say and do everything we can to provide a safe, caring, family-oriented environment.
