SCRUM Master

Req ID: 345218 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a SCRUM Master to join our team in Fort Knox, Kentucky (US-KY), United States (US).

Job Summary: The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader for Agile development teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, like daily stand-ups and retrospectives, coaching the team and organization on Agile principles, removing impediments, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the team adheres to Scrum guidelines to deliver high-value products efficiently and effectively.  The Scrum Master will lead complex projects from initiation to closure, managing teams, timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure successful, high-quality delivery that aligns with organizational goals.  The Scrum Master will provide functions to support project management activities at the enterprise and local levels. The Scrum Master must have strong communication skills, be proficient in coaching, and problem-solving skills, with the goal of continuously improving the team's performance and product quality.

Job Duties:

• The Scrum Master will support project management activities at any level, derive requirements, when necessary, clarify requirements, oversee technical aspects of the project, coordinate with other teams, management, and stakeholders while leading and organizing Scrum meetings, including the Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, to ensure their purpose is met and they are productive.
• Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions that normally involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management of the project.
• Guide and mentor team members on Agile and Scrum principles and practices, helping them become self-organizing and cross-functional to create high-value products while acting as a shield for the development team, safeguarding their time from external distractions and interruptions to maintain focus and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve any obstacles or distractions that hinder the team's progress, working to clear roadblocks that impede their ability to complete sprint tasks.
• Apply Project Management best practices in the synchronization and coordination of the development and execution of all requirements, ensuring engineering projects are completed in a timely manner with quality results.
• Promote Continuous Improvement by guiding the team to adopt and improve their Scrum practices, focusing on learning and implementing feedback to become more effective and efficient
• Ensure all Contractor personnel receive proper training, care, and access to the tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete project and task requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to key leaders and stakeholders to include consolidating the Weekly Status Report and reviewing the Projects Tracker for accuracy.
• Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them to keep the project on track.
• Perform all other tasks assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management & supervision of military project management.
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired candidates will have a PMP or Agile Methodology Certification, such as Scrum Master Certification.
• Prior experience or knowledge of the recruiting/accessioning processes is desired/
• Must have knowledge of how to Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions that normally involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management of the project.
• Must have a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and Agile principles.
• Knowledge of all the computer-based tools for project management.
• Must have project management experience.
• Must have Agile methodology knowledge and experience

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $87,120 - $181,500 . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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