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Sr. Scrum Master

Position Description
CGI has an immediate need for a Sr. Scrum Master to join our team in Plano, TX or Reston, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.

This position is based in either Reston, VA or Plano, TX, or anywhere in the US where CGI has an office in the Central/Eastern Time Zones.
We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!
We have over 92,000 CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globe

Your future duties and responsibilities
The Scrum Master will support one or more delivery teams within a fast-paced application development environment. As the Senior Scrum Master, you will be a critical member of the core delivery team empowered to help build high performing teams, build a shippable product, and be responsible for leading Agile transformation.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
4 years leading Agile Scrum teams
Scrum Master Certified: CSM and/or CSP-SM; SAFe and other certifications
Agile Software Development experience in financial industry, with experience/ knowledge of key agile techniques including SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, Lean, XP and other industry best practices
SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Experience in implementing agile processes within a large organization
Experience with Scaled Agile framework (SAFe)
Experience as the hands-on Scrum Master, Agile process coach in a program/portfolio
Experience with facilitating scrum ceremonies for the teams (S1, Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo)
Experience with facilitating the discussions of complex, high value IT delivery projects that require the coordination of development work or technology work on multiple platforms to achieve desired functionality. Risks, dependencies management/coordination.
Experience in coaching/teaching team members on use of agile techniques. Directly observing team activities, guides them through Agile discovery and learning and helps raise and solve impediments, risks.
Experience in promoting the agile mindset in agile teams. Challenging and removing organizational and cultural impediments, constantly guiding teams in discovery and learning.
Technical knowledge on Java and AWS implementations would be good to have.
? Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Jira Plug-ins, Confluent, Mural, White Board, MsTeam, Excel for planning and tracking work performed by teams and produces key metrics, presentations
Familiar with Lean Agile toolkits/Templates (e.g., Value stream mapping, Epic Template)
Knowledge of DevOps tools and technical domain is a plus
Serve as Scrum Master and team coach for squads/teams in a program/portfolio.
Responsible for the continuous improvement of Agile practices in an Agile program. Identify and provide trainings to promote Agile maturity.
Serve as the servant leader for the team to ensure clear communication and organization of the team/program, along with maintaining the production backlog and release plan
Establish cadence for sprints and facilitate the core scrum ceremonies and best practices (Planning, Retrospective, Refinement, Review/Demo, the Scrum of Scrums, release planning workshops, and program inspect and adapt workshop).
Facilitate the discussions of complex, high value IT delivery projects that require the coordination of development work or technology work on multiple platforms.
Acts as a conduit to other teams and LOBs with which the team is interacting
Utilize Agile tools such as Jira, Mural and Whiteboard for planning and tracking work performed by teams.
Track and produce key metrics, dashboards
Serve as Agile knowledge source within the organization. Resolve organization impediments and deflect external interruptions.
Identify and attack organizational impediments which limits team productivity and quality and defining transformation vision and goal. Develop solutions and resolve the most complex issues, as necessary.
Coach and mentor scrum masters in the program, responsible for the continuous improvement of Agile practices including scaled Agile
Provide Agile leadership in support of senior management on large programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiation and Influencing skills.
Can work independently
Motivate individual

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience.
Area of Study: Preferred MBA or bachelor's in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field
Certifications: Scrum Master Certified

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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $75,600.00 - $146,900.00.

At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
Competitive base salaries
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

**CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through May 21st, 2024.

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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