PRI Technology ยท 2 months ago
IT Senior Scrum Master
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expPRI Technology is a company focused on evolving delivery frameworks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The IT Senior Scrum Master will guide multiple teams in agile practices, ensuring effective value delivery and organizational agility while mentoring junior team members.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Champion value-driven delivery practices across multiple teams
Design and implement value stream mapping and optimization strategies
Establish and monitor flow metrics (lead time, cycle time, flow efficiency)
Guide teams in WIP management and pull-based systems
Break down organizational silos and promote cross-team collaboration
Lead high-impact ceremonies across multiple teams (stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
Facilitate release planning and story mapping sessions
Guide sprint planning and backlog refinement activities
Support teams in defining their Definition of Done
Enable effective Scrum of Scrums coordination
Implement and optimize flow-based delivery methods using Jira
Configure advanced Jira workflows aligned with value stream practices
Create and maintain comprehensive dashboards for: Value stream visualization, Flow metrics (WIP, cycle time, lead time), Impediment and dependency tracking, Team performance metrics, Portfolio-level progress
Guide teams in: Queue management and flow optimization, Establish WIP limits and bottleneck resolution processes
Drive data-driven improvement initiatives through: Automated metrics collection, Value-focused status reporting
Trend analysis and forecasting, Establish and maintain end-to-end visibility of work across the SDLC
Mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members
Coach teams in agile principles and self-organization
Guide teams in establishing sustainable delivery practices
Promote knowledge sharing and cross-skilling
Foster a culture of continuous learning
Work closely with Product/Platform Owners and business stakeholders
Manage senior leadership expectations and reporting
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and communication
Lead stakeholder alignment meetings
Manage cross-team dependencies and remove impediments
Drive organizational change initiatives
Support DevOps and CI/CD adoption
Promote quality-focused development practices
Enable automated testing implementation
Guide teams in technical debt management
Facilitate innovation and experimentation
Qualification
Required
7+ years of IT delivery experience, with 5+ years in Scrum Master roles
Proven track record leading multiple agile teams in complex environments
Demonstrated experience implementing value stream management practices
Strong history of mentoring junior Scrum Masters and delivery teams
Experience driving organizational change and agile transformation
Advanced Scrum Master certification required (PSM II, CSP-SM, or equivalent)
Scaled Agile certification required (SAFe SPC, LeSS Practitioner, or equivalent)
Expert-level proficiency in enterprise agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Portfolio Management)
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD principles
Demonstrated success in implementing flow-based delivery methods
Outstanding stakeholder management and communication abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellence in coaching and mentoring
Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strategic thinking with practical execution focus
Natural leader with strong presence and credibility
Change agent with proven transformation experience
Results-oriented with focus on business outcomes
Collaborative approach to team and organizational development
Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced environments
Availability to travel occasionally to other locations (10%)
Experience working in regulated environments
Strong understanding of risk management principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred
Financial services industry experience strongly preferred
Value Stream Management certification preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
Continuous learning mindset with commitment to professional development
Knowledge of Cloud Service Providers
Proven ability to guide teams in technical practice improvement
Experience with value stream mapping and optimization
Expertise in scaled agile frameworks and practices
Proven ability to drive measurable delivery improvements
Company
PRI Technology
IT Staffing Solutions - Experience the Difference Working With Professionals That Understand Your Information Technology Needs and the Importance of Managing Your Costs! PRI Technology, a division of Perennial Resources International, is a full service Information Technology staff augmentation and executive search firm comprised of high performing industry professionals focused on your success.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
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