Senior Scrum Master

MetroStar is looking for a Senior Scrum Master that is passionate about leading a small team of developers to deliver high quality and user-focused SharePoint development projects. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will be a member of an integrated project team supporting the customer’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) implementing enterprise-wide management improvement efforts via SharePoint development. In collaboration with your teammates and the customer, you will work with to execute agile-based projects that have organization-wide impact. You will implement and ensure that the teams follow the defined Agile SAFe framework and identify and implement process changes to improve productivity and delivery for your team and the customer. If you are open to supporting a mission critical project remotely, we want you to work for MetroStar! Come be a game changer and join our team!

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You are a great fit if:

• You exhibit and promote an Agile SAFe mindset

• You enjoy coaching team members on the concepts of Agile SAFe

• You have strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills

• You can multi-task in a fast-paced operating environment

• You are a team player who is flexible and delivery-oriented

• You are highly self-motivated and directed

You will love our company if (this stuff is the MUST have to be a fit):

• You have at least 5 years of experience as Scrum Master leading and managing agile delivery teams with the goal of increasing team productivity

• You have at least 1 year of experience supporting or leading SharePoint-focused development projects

• You have experience working with cross functional teams (UI/UX, backend, data, etc.) in a remote/virtual environment 

• You have a SAFe certification

• You have experience using Jira for requirements management

We will REALLY love you if (this is the BONUS stuff that will make you stand out):

• You are interested in Project Management and People Management responsibilities

• You have experience in identifying and implementing process improvements to improve team performance

• You have experience in facilitating Agile workshops in a remote/virtual environment

• You are able to adapt to rapid and unanticipated changes

• You have experience with supporting federal government clients

• You have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience

What your day will look like:

• You will facilitate the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise SharePoint solutions by working collaboratively with your team

• You will work to identify and remove blockers for your team to ensure milestone delivery and ensure the project remains within scope

• You will organize and facilitate daily stand ups, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos, and other Agile ceremonies

• You will oversee MetroStar resources on contract, providing leadership and project management capabilities

The Admin Stuff:  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:

 MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.