IT Scrum Master - HRIS

At Databricks, we are passionate about helping data teams solve the world's most challenging problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business.

Databricks Information Technology (IT), is a product-led organization transforming the way we work from how easy it is to use our IT services to the applications we develop that help us scale seamlessly in the face of incredible growth.

Databricks is looking for a Scrum Master to help manage the Agile Scrum board, scoping, and planning efforts for our HR/Employee Experience Agile Pods. You will work closely with the product owners, leaders and stakeholders across lines of business to deliver actionable plans aligned with best practices and long term goals. You will report to the SVP, Deputy CIO as part of the CIO's org.

The impact you will have:

• You will be a champion for Agile development, high quality products and teamwork
• You will enable Agile Pods (teams) to make an impact and educate them on best practices
• You will help take employee experience to the next level across the organization
• You will facilitate scrum ceremonies to lead team initiatives forward, overcome impediments encountered on a day-to-day basis

What we look for:

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an Agile Scrum Master or equivalent
• A solid understanding of agile principles and behaviors as well as the ability to identify/implement opportunities for improvement
• Excellent command over project management tools such as Jira
• An ability to apply Scrum estimation techniques to software development efforts
• Skill and knowledge of stakeholder management, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Manage scrum / agile ceremonies and coordinate all aspects of projects
• Drive release planning, publish the scrum metrics (such as Product Backlog, Velocity, Burndown chart, Task/Ticker Aging)
• Coordinate partner meetings to ensure all parties understand the deliveries and milestones
• Optimize scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities to achieve higher levels of team performance
• Deliver capabilities using agile practices while also following the Software Development Lifecycle, business process mapping, and various release processes as appropriate to ensure all risk, security, and development requirements are met
• Collaborate with product owners, program or project managers to communicate delivery of work product from the team and escalate key risks and issues impeding scrum team effectiveness
• Fundamental knowledge of enterprise application and database architecture is an advantage

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Equity awards
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Family Planning
• Gym reimbursement
• Annual personal development fund
• Work headphones reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business travel accident insurance
• Mental wellness resources