Job Title:
A Senior Agile Practitioner
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About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Agile Practitioner to join our team in a Product and Engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting one to two Scrum teams, contributing to the continuous improvement of Agile practices, and collaborating closely with Agile leadership.
This is a hands-on role ideal for a professional who is comfortable working with distributed teams.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
* Support and guide one Scrum team with potential responsibility for a second team.
* Partner with an enterprise Agile Coach to improve team performance and delivery.
* Assist with the implementation and adoption of SAFe practices.
* Identify, escalate, and help remove impediments impacting team progress.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement through experimentation and feedback.
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Required Skills & Experience:
* 2+ years of experience as a dedicated Scrum Master or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Scrum of Scrums).
* Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework); certifications are a strong plus.
* Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
* Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and navigate team conflicts.
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Soft Skills:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
* Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
* Adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude.
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Education & Certifications:
* SAFe certification is highly desired.
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (optional).
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Additional Requirements:
* Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
* Comfortable collaborating with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.