Wolters Kluwer · 5 hours ago
Senior Scrum Master, Tax & Accounting
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expWolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting division offers AI infused solutions that enable professionals in tax and accounting firms to grow and manage their businesses. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will act as a servant leader, coaching teams on Agile practices and facilitating program-level events to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
BankingFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyLegalMobilePublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Facilitate team ceremonies appropriate to their workflow model—Scrum events for sprint-based teams and Kanban cadences (replenishment, delivery planning, service delivery reviews) for flow-based teams
Coach teams on selecting and optimizing the right agile approach based on work type, whether time-boxed iterations or continuous flow
Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs with appropriate refinement and prioritization strategies for both Scrum and Kanban contexts
Implement and manage Kanban systems including WIP limits, pull policies, classes of service, and explicit workflow policies
Identify and remove team-level impediments; manage blockers and aging work items to maintain healthy flow
Track and communicate relevant metrics—velocity and burndown for Scrum teams, throughput, cycle time, and flow efficiency for Kanban teams
Facilitate agile release train (ART) events including PI Planning (Program Increment Planning), System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and ART Sync meetings
Integrate Kanban teams into PI Planning cadences, ensuring their capacity and commitments align with program objectives while respecting continuous flow principles
Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments, drive resolution at the program level regardless of team methodology
Optimize end-to-end flow of value using program-level metrics such as lead time distribution, flow load, and predictability
Collaborate with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners to align priorities across the program increment
Coordinate with other Scrum Masters, Flow Coaches, and RTEs across the portfolio to resolve systemic blockers
Communicate ART progress, risks, and health to leadership using appropriate visualizations and forecasting techniques
Champion a culture of relentless improvement through retrospectives, flow reviews, and experimentation
Guide teams in selecting appropriate practices: Scrum for complex work requiring frequent inspection and adaptation, Kanban for operational work, maintenance, or unpredictable demand
Mentor teams on Lean principles including limiting work in progress, managing flow, and making process policies explicit
Support transitions between methodologies as team or work contexts evolve
Drive adoption of Agile tooling best practices across both Scrum and Kanban implementations
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Agile environments with hands-on experience coaching both Scrum and Kanban teams
2+ years of experience coordinating at the program level (RTE, Agile Program Manager, or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience integrating flow-based teams into PI Planning and SAFe constructs
Strong understanding of Lean-Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban Method, and scaling frameworks
Proficiency with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally, including Kanban board configuration and flow metrics
Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams across multiple time zones
Excellent facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP), or Kanban System Design (KSD) certification
Experience with probabilistic forecasting techniques (Monte Carlo simulations, flow-based estimation)
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery
Background in software engineering or technical product development
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer is an information services company specializing in software solutions and services for the healthcare and legal sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.78B2025-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $578.76M
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $542.74M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $655.84M
Leadership Team
Jason Marx
CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting
Nancy McKinstry
CEO
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