Scrum Master (Data Analytics)

Mom's Meals, a PurFoods Company • Full-time • Remote (Ankeny, IA) • 3w ago

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic Data Analytics team. The Scrum Master will facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within our IT Department, ensuring the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality solutions.

This position can be hybrid, but must be local to the Des Moines, IA area for weekly onsite work.

At this time, we're not considering applicants that require immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

Champion the project, teams, and team members, and act as a communication bridge between product manager and development teams
Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups
Coach team members in Agile frameworks
Facilitate effective internal department collaboration
Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g., business stakeholders and vendors)
Work with Product Owners to prioritize and manage backlogs and new requests
Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
Help teams implement changes effectively
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a similar field
4+ years’ experience in a Scrum Master role
Familiarity with software development
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Scrum, Lean, Kanban)
Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Outstanding organizational skills
Experience with CRM and ERP systems
General conceptual understanding of programming and database querying
Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Azure DevOps or Jira
Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
Project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment
Ability to manage business unit relationships
Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and guidelines to support operational processes
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
Ability to quickly learn new technology and systems
Willingness to work occasionally outside normal business hours for scheduled deployments

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with Salesforce reporting
Experience with API tools such as MuleSoft
Knowledge of Data Governance
Ability to query data to generate reports
Project Management certification

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus