Scrum Master I

udes, but is not limited to, H-1B, TN, L1, and OPT visa types.

In this role, you will:

• Guide and coaching the Scrum Teams on how to apply agile values and principles, and use the Scrum Framework to delight customers

• Protect the development team from outside influences and remove impediment

• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem solving

• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work

• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information

• Support and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and ordering the product backlog

• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure product backlog is visible and prioritized towards business value

• Facilitate various Scrum events such as: Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives

• Empower the team to be self-organized

RESPONSIBILITIES

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Must exhibit strong knowledge of agile frameworks including Scrum

• Demonstrated evidence of a servant leadership mindset

• Proficient in the use of Agile delivery tools such as TFS, Jira, or Azure DevOps.

• Demonstrated evidence of continuous learning mindset

• Ability to teach and train on Agile, Scrum, Kanban at a level accessible to beginners and a drive to learn and share her or his knowledge and craft

• A change agent; progressively challenging the team to continuously improve

• Good understanding of product and sprint backlog tracking, burn down metrics, and velocity

• Good negotiation, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills

• Good knowledge, skills, and ability working in a collaborative team environment

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to understand and diverse viewpoints

• High Emotional Intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills)

• Ability to understand GM Financials business; apply knowledge and critical thinking skills in day-to-day problems and solutions

• Ability to facilitate, coach and guide through influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• 2-4 years working as a project manager or in a similar role leading through influence required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor's Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Scrum Master Certification CSM, or PSM I, or PMI-ACP required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment at least 2 days per week in office.

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