Scrum Master - Jackson, MI (Hybrid)
Work Location & Onsite Expectations
- This position follows a hybrid work model based in Jackson, Michigan.
- Employees are typically expected to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work flexibility on Monday and Friday.
- Business needs may require onsite attendance up to five (5) days per week, including Mondays and Fridays, as determined by project, operational, or organizational requirements.
- Limited travel may be required, primarily to Jackson-area locations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for one or two cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
- Guide teams in adopting Agile values, principles, and best practices to improve delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor team progress and proactively identify, track, and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments.
- Foster a culture of self-organization, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
- Coach individuals, teams, and stakeholders to advance Agile maturity and organizational agility.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs and prioritize work.
- Maintain and update Azure DevOps (ADO) release plans and Agile planning artifacts.
- Perform monthly budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Update project management plans and timesheet task assignments.
- Prepare and deliver project status updates, metrics, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support effective communication and coordination across business and technology teams.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, frameworks, and delivery practices.
- Experience facilitating backlog refinement and Agile planning activities.
- Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams using servant leadership techniques.
- Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build trust and foster effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT processes, and project delivery methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile management tools preferred.
- Strong organizational, budgeting, forecasting, and project coordination skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Adaptability, business acumen, and political awareness.
- Business Analysis experience and utility industry knowledge are preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
- Additional Agile, Project Management, or Business Analysis certifications are a plus.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $64/hour - $85.71/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
