Scrum Master

Req ID: 216969

NTT DATA Services 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 Washington, District of Columbia (US-DC), United States (US).

Job Responsibilities:

The Scrum Master will be responsible for driving infrastructure engineering activities from feature through solution implementation using a Lean Agile Framework. This role facilitates team level processes, oversees execution, escalates impediments so the team can reach its goals, coordinates as needed with other scrum teams, and communicates status and progress to the Agile Release Train (ART) and leadership team.

Job Duties:

• Guides and coaches Scrum Masters and Teams on how to implement Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services to our customers.
• Provides guidance during PI Planning and regularly coordinates and between the ART teams
• Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a regular cadence and the team adheres to best practices, policies, and guidelines.
• Helping the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction
• Remove impediments and coach the scrum teams on removing impediments
• Help the scrum teams and other stakeholders to identify risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers.
• Support the product owner and provide training/guidance where needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management
• Minimum 3 years of Scrum experience
• Top Secret clearance required
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exhibits Lean Agile leadership
• Strong oral and written communication
• Telecom Experience is desired
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team
• Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator
• Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace
• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement

Candidates for this position will be required to adhere to NTT DATA's and its clients' COVID-19 health and safety protocols. NTT DATA is committed to complying with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to the extent it is enforced by the federal government or any of its clients. If this position becomes subject to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate based on applicable law or client requirement, candidates will be required to become fully vaccinated as defined by NTT DATA or be approved for an exemption in accordance with applicable law.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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