Sr. Scrum Master

Job Description
WHO WE ARE
We're one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, known for producing high-quality, nutritious, and great-tasting foods that are enjoyed in 97% of American households. As stewards of our beloved brands and creators of innovative products, we're committed to growing sustainably by delighting consumers globally. Kraft Heinz is building a new legacy, investing in a robust Agile@Scale program to revolutionize the food and beverage industry. We aim to create an agile enterprise while honoring a 150-year heritage and a portfolio of 200 iconic brands. At the heart of this journey is our ambition to foster an environment where Agile-driven solutions enhance human capabilities, and small, mission-based teams work relentlessly to deliver value for our consumers, customers, and the business. We're focused on removing bureaucracy, prioritizing effectively, re-engineering inefficient processes, and fostering trust, transparency, and seamless collaboration.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We're looking for an experienced Senior Scrum Master to join our Agile Transformation team. This role blends Agile expertise with business insight and leadership. You'll facilitate Agile practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and impact across various initiatives at Kraft Heinz.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their challenges and goals, and tailor Agile practices accordingly.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and routines, ensuring adherence to Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks.
• Lead workshops and meetings to promote effective collaboration between teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
• Track and measure team performance, identify areas for improvement, and remove impediments to enhance value delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and sustainable pace, while driving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor Scrum practitioners, ensure best practices, and facilitate Agile training to encourage innovation and improve business agility.
• Stay updated on industry trends and Agile techniques to optimize team performance.

WHO YOU ARE

• Agile Expertise: 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach with hands-on experience in frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale.
• Communication & Leadership: Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and lead, motivate, and influence teams toward achieving objectives.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and customer needs.
• Facilitation & Coaching: Experience in facilitating meetings and team collaboration, as well as coaching teams to adopt Agile practices and improve performance.
• Tools Knowledge: Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Miro, or similar platforms.
• Certifications: Hold a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Coach Certification (ICP-ACC), or similar certification.
• Remote Team Management: Proven ability to manage and facilitate remote teams, ensuring effective collaboration and transparency.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to apply servant leadership, conflict resolution, and empowerment to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

WHY US?
We're accelerating our journey to become a leader in Agile Transformation, bridging strategy and execution through Agile practices. As stewards of 200 beloved brands, we're dedicated to sustainably growing and delighting consumers worldwide. What we build today will bring joy to customers, consumers, and communities around the globe tomorrow. Ready to shape the future of food? Join us and be part of the Digital Revolution.
Let's Make Life Delicious - Together!
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$102,100.00 - $127,600.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .