Cadre5 · 3 weeks ago
Scrum Master
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCadre5 is a company that provides innovative technical solutions to customers locally and nationally. The SCRUM Master will manage and advance Agile processes at a project level, collaborating closely with the project’s Principal Investigator and overseeing Agile development teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of technical solutions.
ComputerSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain and advance technical operational duties across research projects, ensuring alignment with evolving scientific needs
Collaborate with the project PI to manage and fulfill data requirements for research teams
Manage the Agile release cycles and ensure releases stay on time, in scope, and on budget
Provide technical recommendations to improve team velocity and sprint outcomes
Oversee full-cycle resource management, including intake and fulfillment of Agile requests
Analyze incoming project requests using expert judgment and advise the PI on prioritization and feasibility to ensure they meet project needs
Prepare and present reports on application uptime, project financials, task status, and other key performance indicators
Direct project Agile processes and staff to ensure work priorities are met and shift priorities as required
Attend project meetings and interpret Agile user stories and backlog items to staff and stakeholders
Document and maintain Agile workflows, sprint planning, and retrospectives, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency
Uphold ORNL’s core values—Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service—while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace
Other duties as assigned that pertains to customer DevOps Task needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Agile Project Management, or a related field
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical knowledge of Agile development teams and Operations Management
Proven ability to gather and interpret Agile backlog and sprint planning for complex research projects
Ability to direct Agile technical work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that support collaboration, leadership, and team building
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance is required. This requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Experience in IT project management, particularly in research or technical environments
Background in supporting research computing or scientific infrastructure
Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to collaborative teams
Experience designing, operating, and managing Agile tools and frameworks (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs
Benefits
3 weeks’ vacation
Excellent medical insurance, including employer-paid benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage coupled with 401K match
15 days PTO
10 holidays
Company
Cadre5
cadre5 is dedicated to building great software.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Hicks
President / CEO
Chris O'Neal
Sr Partner / VP Software Eng
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