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Cprime, a Goldman Sachs and Everstone Capital portfolio company, is more than just a full-service consulting firm – we are your strategic partner for driving innovation and agility in your business. Cprime is trusted around the globe to provide strategic and technical consulting, coaching, and training to businesses leading their industry in digital transformation. With over two decades of experience, we have honed our expertise to help organizations adapt at the speed the market demands. In a world where every business is reliant on software, it’s time to embrace change, or be left behind.
We’re more than consultants; we’re passionate problem solvers on a mission to help your organisation thrive in a technology-driven world. We’ve created a dynamic environment with strong innovation where growth is encouraged and diversity is celebrated. We continuously challenge each other to work smarter and adapt new ideas. Our Cprimers are given the flexibility to work, opportunities to collaborate, and have fun along the way.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate our agile development process and help our cross-functional teams deliver high-quality products efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Scrum methodology and act as a servant leader to remove impediments, facilitate meetings, and coach team members in agile practices.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Support and coach team members in Scrum practices and principles
- Identify, track, and help the team remove impediments that impact productivity
- Shield the team from external distractions and interruptions
- Help establish estimation and forecasting practices that maintain predictable delivery
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is refined and prioritized
- Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a healthy team dynamic
- Track and report on team metrics and continuously improve processes
- Coach stakeholders in effectively interacting with Scrum teams
- Promote engineering best practices within the development team
- Encourage self-organization and cross-functionality within the team
- Support organizational agile transformation efforts
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 5+ years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
- Strong knowledge of Scrum framework, values, practices, and applications; familiarity with other Agile methodologies (Kanban, SAFe, etc.) is a plus
- Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and Agile engineering practices.
- Strong communication, servant leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working with distributed/remote teams
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification (SAFe Scrum Master preferred).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master (CSP-SM), PSM II/III, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or other Agile leadership certifications.
- Background in software development, quality assurance (QA), business analysis, or other technical roles.
- Experience in organizational change management and Agile transformation initiatives.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A STEP UP:
- Experience in Agile transformations and scaling (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
- Expertise in Agile maturity assessments and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and Agile budgeting.
- Background in DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud technologies.
What We Believe In
At Cprime we believe in facilitating social justice action internally, in industry, and within our communities. We believe part of our mission is to expand the minds, hearts, and opportunities of our Cprime teammates and within the broader community to include those who have been historically marginalized.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cprime is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
