Avetta · 1 day ago
Scrum Master
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expAvetta is a SaaS platform that connects organizations with qualified suppliers and vendors, enhancing supply chain risk and compliance. The Scrum Master will enable a Scrum team to deliver on strategic initiatives by implementing Agile practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Enterprise SoftwareLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with business stakeholders, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Engineers to ensure the team’s strategic initiatives are planned, developed, and delivered on time, aligning with intended value
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective) to drive team-level continuous improvement and value delivery
Guide the team to identify and address dependencies and risks during Big Room Planning (PI Planning), helping the team align on quarterly OKRs, scope, and capacity
Support the Product Owner by: + Assisting in product discovery and using Agile prioritization techniques to manage the team’s backlog. + Coaching the teams on backlog refinement and estimation practices, ensuring concise, actionable stories (e.g. vertical slicing)
Build a high-performing, self-organizing team by fostering team cohesion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Actively identify and help remove impediments, both technical and non-technical, that affect team delivery
Promote the use of Agile metrics to track team performance, improve quality, predictability, and flow
Enable the team to take ownership of their work and actions, guiding them through retrospectives and teaching problem-solving techniques
Ensure transparency into the team’s progress by providing clear and regular updates to stakeholders
Implement and promote Agile quality practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and use of CI/CD pipelines
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area
Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) typically obtained through 3+ years of experience
Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Jira Align or similar tools
Experience managing SaaS product development or large-scale enterprise solutions
Proven success in leading Agile transitions and fostering collaboration in cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred
org PSM I or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Company
Avetta
Avetta is a software company that offers a cloud-based platform for commercial marketplaces and supply chain risk management.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
Welsh Carson Anderson & StoweNorwest
2024-04-02Acquired
2019-02-14Private Equity
2018-03-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gretchen Eischen
Chief Market Officer
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