Scrum Master Manager

Scrum Master Manager - Job Description

A leadership role, overseeing a group of Scrum Masters and contributing to the maturity of the Scrum Master function, with a clear focus on accountability for team performance and agile adoption.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Directly manage and formally mentor a small team of Scrum Masters,

Provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to Scrum Masters

Facilitate complex organizational impediment resolution

Develop and maintain consistent Scrum practices and standards

Conduct comprehensive performance reviews and provide strategic career development guidance

Contribute significantly to the refinement and evolution of the organization's Agile operating model,

Represent the Scrum Master function in cross-functional leadership discussions,

Guide Scrum Masters in applying appropriate estimation techniques and forecasting for their teams,

Standardize and improve release management procedures within their managed teams,

Oversee risk management practices and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place for their group of teams,

Ensure accurate and consistent time tracking methods are adopted by all managed Scrum Masters and their teams,

Consolidate and analyze reports from multiple teams to provide an aggregated, executive-level view of progress and challenges,

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Scrum Master function and across development teams,

Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and Scrum,

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration) or equivalent practical experience.

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent advanced Scrum certification.

Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 4 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.

Proven experience in managing or mentoring other Scrum Masters.

Deep understanding of Agile principles and various Scrum frameworks (e.g., Scrum@Scale, LeSS).

Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Demonstrated ability to identify and remove organizational impediments.

Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).

Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.