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  Scrum Master/Team Coach - Erlanger, KY (On-Site)
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 We are seeking a servant-leader and experienced team coach to serve as a Scrum Master/Team Coach for multiple Agile teams operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role is essential in enabling high-performing teams, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning delivery with business goals. You will help teams build technical products more effectively by applying Lean-Agile principles at scale.
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   Serve as Scrum Master/Team Coach for multiple Agile teams, facilitating Scrum events and promoting Agile best practices.
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   Coach teams on Agile mindset, Lean-Agile values, and SAFe principles to improve delivery and collaboration.
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   Support teams in identifying and removing impediments, promoting a culture of ownership and accountability.
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   Collaborate with Agile Transformation Coaches, Product Mangers &amp; Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and other Scrum Masters/Team Coaches to ensure alignment across the Agile Release Train (ART).
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   Guide teams in applying Agile techniques such as Kanban, Scrum, PI Planning, and Inspect &amp; Adapt.
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   Use team metrics to drive continuous improvement, enhance predictability, and support data-informed coaching.
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   Promote flow, transparency, and team health through regular retrospectives and feedback loops.
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   Foster cross-team coordination and help teams meet PI objectives and deliver business value.
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   Support team participation in ART-level events such as PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect &amp; Adapt workshops.
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   Coach team members on Agile roles, responsibilities, and practices to build self-organizing, high-performing teams.
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   Collaborate with the RTE and other Scrum Masters/Team Coaches to manage cross-team dependencies and align delivery goals.
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   Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement through feedback loops, retrospectives, and Agile maturity assessments
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   Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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   Required: Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
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   Preferred: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or other SAFe certifications.
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   Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master/Team Coach, preferably in a scaled Agile environment.
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   Proven experience working in technical environments and supporting teams building complex, technical products.
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   Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Lean principles.
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   Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
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   Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Rally, VersionOne).
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   Experience with SAFe ceremonies such as PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect &amp; Adapt workshops.
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   Familiarity with DevOps practices and Agile metrics.
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   Background in software development, systems engineering, or product delivery.
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 Excited about this role but don&rsquo;t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
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 ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
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 If hired, employees will be in an &ldquo;at-will position&rdquo; and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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 The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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 Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
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   Physical wellness &ndash; medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
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   Financial wellness &ndash; flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers&rsquo; compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
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   Mental and social wellness &ndash; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
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   Paid time off including paid holidays.
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   Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
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   Tuition assistance.
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   Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
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 Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM&rsquo;s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments &mdash; environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
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 At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We&rsquo;re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world&rsquo;s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Scrum Master/Team Coach -Erlanger, IL

Waters

<div>Overview:
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Our Center for Process Excellence team is on a mission to improve business outcomes and employee experiences by driving step-change improvements in critical enterprise processes, and the technology and analytics supporting these.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a Principal Scrum Master / Agile Coach, you will be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional Enterprise Innovation Excellence team tasked with driving change. You will be working closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters across multiple teams to elevate their performance through adoption of Agile values and practices, across a variety of projects. This will require you to draw on both your domain knowledge of Scrum, well as your ability to influence individuals and teams to evolve ways of working that will lead to significant gains in team performance. If you have a deep understanding of &lsquo;why&rsquo; and can independently adapt the &lsquo;how&rsquo; to multiple different scenarios, this is the ideal role for you.</div><div><br>
</div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to encourage Agile behaviors and reinforce practices that elevate team maturity and performance</li><li>
Facilitate critical cross-team ceremonies, such as quarterly planning and scrum-of-scrums</li><li>
Identify and remove/escalate impediments, and identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement across teams</li><li>
Establish and maintain team metrics to support continuous improvement activities</li><li>
Coach individual Product Owners and Scrum Masters as required</li><li>
Guide the transition from traditional &quot;Waterfall&quot; Instrument development processes to <b>Hybrid Agile</b> models.</li><li>
Support teams with adoption and effective use of Jira</li><li>
Maintain the overall roadmaps in Jira, and work with teams inside and outside the group on aligning priorities and resolving dependencies</li><li>
Act as the Scrum Master for Enterprise Innovation Excellence team, lead all standard Scrum events, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
<ul><li>5+ years experience as a Scrum Master and 2+ years as a Principal Scrum Master or Agile Coach; experience working with teams in the early stages of adoption a plus</li><li>
Experience deploying Scrum and Scrum@Scale required &ndash; experience with teams outside of traditional software development preferred</li></ul><ul><li>
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring confidence in conflict resolution, and enabling you to adapt your style to different stakeholders</li><li>
Social and naturally collaborative, with the ability to lead and exercise influence by organizing and motivating teams without the use of authority</li><li>
Observant and transparent, allowing teams to identify problems early, and escalate in time</li><li>
Curious and interested in continuous learning and adoption of new tools and processes</li></ul><ul><li>
Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities with little instruction or oversight</li><li>
Proven track record of solving problems, breaking down barriers and delivering results</li></ul>
Company Description:
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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.</i></div>
Key Words: #LI- Hybrid #Scrum Master #Agile methodologies #Agile coaching #Continuous Improvement</div>

Principal Scrum Master/Agile Coach

B LABS

<div><p>b_labs is the transformation and digitization arm of B.TECH, on a mission to change the industry as we know it. We spearhead tech innovation at B.TECH, an organization that has been a cornerstone of the Egyptian retail industry. We are the engine powering B.TECH in achieving its goal of becoming the leading omni-channel platform for consumer electronics and appliances in Egypt. By joining b labs, you will get to benefit from a collaborative startup environment, while also enjoying the stability of working within a company that has achieved strong growth year after year. You will be part of a visionary, customer-focused team with an ambitious mission-to become a trailblazer for digital retail within the Middle East.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul>
<li>Coach and mentor individuals and teams on adopting agile mindset as a cultural shift</li>
<li>Coach teams on agile practices and frameworks of choice, with a strong focus on Scrum practices</li>
<li>Coach and mentor Engineering &amp; Product teams to enhance release planning, agile ceremonies, continuous integration and continuous delivery practices</li>
<li>Transfer knowledge and help teams continuously reflect and improve, becoming more effective in their roles and enhancing the outcome, through collaboration and quality practices</li>
<li>Lead the overall relationship between lines of business (LOB) and the Agile COE (and other entities supporting agile Transformation),by relationship building, business development, facilitation and alignment with teams and leadership needs</li>
<li>Onboard new groups or LOBs into the transformation process, provide overview presentation and evangelize agile practices</li>
<li>Introduce suitable Agile methodologies and implement agility in the products delivery processes</li>
<li>Continue to evangelize the need for top-down support for agile culture and values in order to achieve maximum results from the use of agile practices</li>
<li>Demonstrate and share experiences and observations with all team members and ensure best practices are being used and recommends process improvement</li>
<li>Oversee the overall objective cohesion of initiatives involving many agile teams and lead initiative performance</li>
<li>Assess emerging trends/best practices and determine implications of proposed methodologies on meeting business unit strategy</li><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
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<li>5+ years of experience acting as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a fast-moving tech environment</li>
<li>Certified (ICAgile / ACSM / Kanban / SAFe )</li>
<li>Have deep knowledge of agile principles and the flexibility to adapt the gained experience to new and evolving environments</li>
<li>Good experience in conducting Agile trainings</li>
<li>Have experience with large scale software delivery and/or agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations</li>
<li>Have passion for driving teams towards high performance and a deep pride in quality craftsmanship that delights users</li>
<li>Characterized by hands-on mentality to directly talk to different stakeholders across squads</li>
<li>Have experience working in a fast-paced tech environment with the ability to take initiative with little direction by leadership</li><br>
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<b>Benefits</b><p><b><br>
Office environment</b>: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams.</p><p><b>
Flexibility:</b> You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office. However, if you want to join your teammates onsite, we will subsidize the costs for lunch to foster the b_labs office community</p><p><b>
Equipment</b>: From &quot;Day 1&quot; you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.</p></div>

Agile Coach

Peraton

<div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ABOUT PERATON</b></h5><p>
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world&rsquo;s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we&rsquo;re keeping people around the world safe and secure.</p></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
ABOUT THE ROLE</b></h5><div><div>
Peraton seeks an <b>Agile Lead / Scrum Master</b> to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.</div><div><br>
</div><div>Location: Fort Meade, MD.</div><div><br>
</div><div>In this role, you will facilitate Agile development practices across DCDC teams, serving as Scrum Master and coordinating sprint activities.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
 Primary Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprints, retros)</li><li>
Remove impediments for development teams</li><li>
Track and report on sprint progress</li><li>
Coach teams on Agile best practices</li><li>
Coordinate cross-team dependencies</li><li>
Maintain Agile tools and metrics</li></ul></div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></h5><div><div><b>
 Required Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD</li><li>
Must have Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master&trade; Certification (PSM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master certification</li><li>
Experience as Scrum Master</li><li>
Strong Agile/Scrum methodology knowledge</li><li>
Facilitation and coaching skills</li><li>
Knowledge of Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)</li><li>
Strong communication abilities</li><li>
U.S Citizenship required</li><li>
DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
8 years of relevant experience</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in a related field</li></ul></div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
DETAILS</b></h5><div><p>
<b>Target Salary Range:</b> $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual&rsquo;s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
</p></div><div><p><b>Benefits Statement:</b> Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
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<b>Application Duration Statement:</b> The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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EEO:</b> Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.</p></div></div><div></div>

AGILE LEAD / SCRUM MASTER

Atlantic Union Bank

<div><p>In the Agile Delivery Lead role, you&rsquo;ll ensure your teams&rsquo; delivery success by leveraging the appropriate methodology to enable predictable, quality delivery while maintaining a focus on the continuous improvement of the team (Agile + traditional Project Management hybrid approach). The Agile Delivery Lead will optimize team productivity by removing impediments that may obstruct the pursuit of the team's goals and by preserving flexibility and ability to rapidly respond to changes on the team.</p>
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General Responsibilities:</b></p>
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Delivery</p>
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<li>Supports one or more teams through Kanban/Scrum Agile methodologies, with the appropriate amount of Project Management best practices</li>
<li>Collaborates with designers, developers, clients, and Product to determine scope and timelines</li>
<li>Ensures team(s) maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery</li>
<li>Provides visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and progress</li>
<li>Is well managed &ndash; understands and coaches the team on delivery controls, compliance to minimize operational, and reputational risk</li>
<li>Understands domain architecture and targets to identify upstream and downstream dependencies and to support the team in risk management</li>
<li>Proactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolves using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required)</li>
<li>Supports teams to remove impediments and manage dependencies for delivery</li>
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<p><b>Coaching</b></p>
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<li>Integrates Agile principles into team practices and work products</li>
<li>Coaches Product Owner and team on backlog refinement and prioritization</li>
<li>Utilizes team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and works with team to continuously improve</li>
<li>Innovates with practices and frameworks through experimentation to improve the team and their delivery</li>
<li>Develops an understanding and encouragement of team's engineering innovation and improvement (engineering practices, DevOps, etc.)</li>
<li>Coaches the team to improve collaboration and self-organization</li>
<li>Develops ability to act as an Agile mentor and coach to others in Agile or Project Management roles</li>
<li>Communicates with leaders across the organization on a regular basis to ensure transparency into delivery, risks, issues, etc.</li>
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<p><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>At least 2 years of Agile experience</li>
<li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or PMI&rsquo;s Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification</li>
<li>Experience working with a hybrid delivery model (Agile + traditional Project Management)</li>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>1+ year of experience with Jira or some other project / work management tool</li>
<li>5+ years of Agile experience</li>
<li>SAFe certified or experience (or other Scaled Agile Frameworks)</li>
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<p>Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.</p>
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.</p></div>

Agile Delivery Lead

NTT DATA

<p>Company Overview:<br>
Req ID: 363715<br>
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.<br>
NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Agile Coach/Scrum Master to join their team in Nashville, Tennessee (US-TN), United States (US).<br>
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Job Description:<br>
Key Responsibilities<br>
Agile Delivery Leadership<br>
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives)<br>
Ensure backlog readiness and sprint discipline<br>
Coach Product Owners on prioritization and backlog refinement<br>
Remove impediments that affect team velocity and delivery predictability<br>
Establish and monitor key performance metrics (velocity, cycle time, throughput, defect trends)<br>
Balance planned sprint work with operational interruptions and production support<br>
Agile Transformation &amp; Coaching<br>
Lead the organization's transition from waterfall to agile delivery practices<br>
Educate teams and stakeholders on agile principles and values<br>
Coach leadership on agile governance and portfolio alignment<br>
Introducing agile best practices while adapting to healthcare regulatory requirements<br>
Promote continuous improvement and psychological safety within teams<br>
Assess team maturity and implement improvement roadmaps<br>
Governance &amp; Enterprise Alignment<br>
Align team delivery with enterprise strategic objectives<br>
Integrate agile practices within existing PMO and change governance structures<br>
Support traceability between initiatives, releases, and compliance requirements<br>
Ensure audit readiness and documentation standards are maintained in an agile model<br>
Partner with portfolio management and leadership teams to increase delivery transparency<br>
Cross-Platform Delivery Coordination<br>
Support teams delivering across enterprise platforms<br>
Coordinate cross-team dependencies<br>
Collaborate with infrastructure, integration, and operations teams<br>
Ensure delivery practices account for ITSM and change management requirements<br>
Metrics, Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement<br>
Establish baseline delivery metrics<br>
Provide executive-level reporting on delivery health and risk<br>
Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements<br>
Utilize data to drive improvement<br>
Required Qualifications<br>
5+ years as a Scrum Master in enterprise environments<br>
3+ years' experience leading agile transformation from waterfall to agile<br>
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile concepts<br>
Experience in regulated industries (healthcare preferred)<br>
Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar backlog systems<br>
Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills<br>
Ability to operate at both team and executive levels<br>
Preferred Qualifications<br>
Experience in healthcare provider or behavioral health environments<br>
Experience integrating agile with ITIL / ITSM practices<br>
Experience in enterprise portfolio alignment or SPM environments<br>
SAFe, CSM, or similar certifications (practical experience prioritized over certification)<br>
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#LI-NorthAmerica<br>
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About NTT DATA:<br>
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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&amp;D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com<br>
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NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.<br>
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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is <b>($70- 75 hourly )</b>. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.<br>
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This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&amp;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.</p>

Agile Coach/Scrum Master

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

<div>If you&rsquo;re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide&rsquo;s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide&reg;, &ldquo;on your side&rdquo; goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we&rsquo;re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.<p></p><p><b>
This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Scottsdale, Arizona office 2 days per week on Wednesday &amp; Thursday.</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Nationwide&rsquo;s Software Engineering Solutions team is seeking a Consultant, Agile Leader to drive software delivery excellence across Claims and Shared Services and the broader P&amp;C Technology organization. In this role, you will coach and lead robust, self‑organized agile technology teams responsible for building and enhancing high‑quality software solutions, while championing modern engineering practices and AI‑assisted delivery in alignment with Nationwide Technology&rsquo;s strategy.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
You will monitor team and line health, support iteration and release goals, and enable delivery of high‑quality solutions using Agile principles and Leader Standard Work (LSW). Responsibilities include facilitating team cadence, removing blockers, escalating issues when necessary, and mentoring team members on frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, while using enterprise flow/quality/productivity metrics, Standard Work Assessment (SWA), and visual management to drive continuous improvement. You will also guide and enable DevOps, DataOps, and AI/MLOps practices&mdash;leveraging DevXP, AI‑assisted delivery lifecycle (AI‑DLC), and GenAI tools to reduce manual effort, improve flow and quality, and share successful use cases across lines.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Candidates should have 3&ndash;5 years of experience as an Agile Leader or Scrum Master, strong facilitation and coaching skills, a deep understanding of Agile principles, and experience across the software delivery lifecycle. Preferred qualifications include experience using AI/GenAI and automation tools (e.g., AI copilots, code assistants, analytics assistants) to enhance team productivity or quality, familiarity with DevOps/AI‑MLOps practices, Jira, Planview, and Power BI proficiency, A‑CSM or similar Agile certification, familiarity with Claims Center, and knowledge of Personal Lines insurance.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
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Job Description Summary</b></p>
If you&rsquo;re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!<br>
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As an Agile Lead, you will coach a robust, self-organized Agile Team(s) responsible for building software solutions with the best technology, processes, and tools. You will collaborate to deliver business outcomes, using appropriate software delivery practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean) to continuously improve software delivery efficiency, and quality. You will play a key role in guiding delivery from idea inception to implementation and participate in user communities to learn and implement optimal practices.<p></p><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><div><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Influences, coaches and mentors team members on Agile practices and principles.</p></li><li><p>
Removes impediments to the team&rsquo;s progress; escalate obstacles requiring outside resolution. Identifies risks and issues that might have an impact on delivery and provides thought leadership, facilitation, and communication on a mitigation strategy.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborates at the highest level to prioritize work to maximize value towards business outcomes.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborates with the Agile Team(s) to provide guidance in the areas of analysis, design, development, testing, automation, and deployment while ensuring the usage of the best capability practices.</p></li><li><p>
Guides and enables DevOps, DataOps, AI/MLOps through the adoption and refinement of Agile practices on our most complex and strategic efforts.</p></li><li><p>
Monitors and reports on team progress and performance through enterprise and industry metrics while maintaining data quality supporting metric accuracy.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborates with senior leadership on demand and financials. Actively participates in variable staffing functions for the line.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitates team cadences on business critical, complex efforts (e.g., retrospective, daily standups, and show-and-tell meetings) to encourage collaboration, communication, and feedback within the team; promote a learning culture and challenge the team to be innovative.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.</p><p></p><p><b>
Reporting Relationships:</b> Reports to Technology Manager/Director.</p><p><b><br>
Typical Skills and Experiences:</b></p></div><p></p><p><b>
Education:</b> Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or related field is preferred. Agile certification (Certified ScrumMaster &ndash; CSM, SAFe ScrumMaster Certification - SSM, Professional ScrumMaster Certification - PSM) and proven experience across multiple teams is a plus.</p><p></p><p><b>
Experience:</b> Typically, Six years of experience in Agile including three years as an Agile Leader or similar role. Strong technical expertise in one or more Agile practices and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Plus, a technical background in Software Engineering. Three or more years working with ALM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.</p><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:</b> Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team members and peers. Ability to manage multiple teams and lead cross team initiatives. Strong candidates will put the team first, have excellent communication skills, robust problem-solving ability, conflict resolution skills and be active in the industry. Insurance and/or financial services industry knowledge a plus.</p><p>
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.</p><p>
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager&rsquo;s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.</p><p></p><p><b>
Values:</b> Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.</p><p></p><p><b>
Job Conditions:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Overtime Eligibility</b>: Not Eligible (Exempt)</p><p></p><p><b>
Working Conditions</b>: Hybrid to normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.</p><p></p><p><b>
ADA:</b> The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.</p><p></p><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer.</p><p></p><p>
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:</b></p><p></p><p>
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.</p><p></p>
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.<p></p>
The national salary range for Consultant, Agile Leader : $118,000.00-$222,000.00<p></p>
The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Agile Leader : $118,000.00 - $178,000.00</div><p></p>

Consultant, Agile Leader

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