The Job Responsibilities

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

The Scrum Master/Agile Coach is a Hybrid position located in Andover, Massachusetts.    

The Scrum Master/Agile Coach will support multiple development teams in the efficient implementation of projects using agile principles. Empowers teams to self-organization, guide continuous improvement, and help remove obstacles that impede the teams’ work.  This position works closely with the Software Project Manager, Product Owner Team (usually Project Manager, Product Owner, System Engineer), team leaders, and functional management.

The Scrum Master/Agile Coach will:

• Enable multiple development teams to deliver predictable and quality outcomes by coaching, & establishing agile principles. Support the development teams in defining clear sprint goals, performing realistic planning, and demonstrating visible progress. Foster accountability in the teams for generating results
• Acting as a role model, nurture team self-management. Enable the development teams in defining and owning their process and working agreements (e.g. Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, Quality Gates, …). Improve team engagement to foster healthy team dynamics
• Help removing impediments and unforeseen dependencies. Improve the flow for higher throughput and predictability. Anticipate issues and create prompt escalations as needed to avoid team inefficiency
• Promote a culture of delivering results by creating an environment in which teams can achieve the best possible work results
• Support team stakeholders in adapting to the teams’ working mode
• Work closely with Product Owner Team to ensure effective product backlog management and maintenance
• Partner with the Software Project Manager(s), team leaders, and functional managers to create conditions and development opportunities for the team
• Promote continuous improvements of the ways of working and continuous learning. Foster knowledge exchange within the teams/across the organization, and a culture of feedback
• Facilitate software development ceremonies effectively (plannings, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, support refinements/backlog grooming)
• Align with global peers on modern, agile working methods, and Draeger best practices
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Your Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science or Engineering)
• Master’s degree a plus

Qualifications

• Training as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach preferred
• 3-5 years relevant experience in practicing agile ways of working (in complex development projects)
• Experience in introducing (new) agile principles/methods for teams
• Experience leading teams in a global environment
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals
• Technical knowledge of software development and agile methodologies

Leadership qualities 

• Skilled in collaborating with on-site and remote teams (internal and contracted resources)
• Strong skills in facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and communication (written, verbal, presentation)
• Ability to work together with others and in a team atmosphere while displaying civility, cordiality, friendliness, empathy, etc.
• Ability to focus on details, recall/retain information, identify dependencies
• Ability to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict

Compensation

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $111,000 - $123,000.  We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.​ This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

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