Scrum Master - SI Engineering Initiatives

E2404216-9Job DescriptionRole Summary/Purpose:The SI Engineering IT, Manager - Scrum Master will be responsible for defining, planning and leading the delivery of various Enterprise Level SI Engineering initiatives supporting the existing SI Engineering ART. This role will work with one or more dynamic teams with the goal of leading, reporting and driving innovative Engineering solutions to production. Additionally, the individual will assist in supporting additional ART goals and identifying / implementing improvements.We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.Essential Responsibilities• Scrum Master / Kanban Leader / Team Coach for development teams• Experience managing multiple agile teams or initiatives in parallel• Work with technology and business teams to shape business requirements and provide ongoing communication through project execution• Manage Agile teams’ dependencies, risks, capacities and value delivery using Jira, Jira Align and other approved tools to provide order, process, delivery and priorities accurately and on time• Work with cross-functional teams to create a holistic roadmaps and planning for product delivery• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills to develop reports and clearly articulate challenges, progress and opportunities to multiple stakeholders (key stakeholders, executives)• Ensures development stories, acceptance criteria, assumptions, and all related documentation are timely and complete, supporting development, testing, and user acceptance activities.• Develop documented plans to realize the requirements, while leading, managing, tracking, and communicating the execution of the plans and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.• Utilize and create reports as needed to deliver updates and foster team collaboration through frequent open communication and teamwork• Cross-functional collaboration to build and promote teamwork and propel value delivery• Manage diverse IT teams consisting of application architects, application engineers, designers, and outsourced vendors.• Lead projects in Scaled Agile methodologies. Independently drive continued adoption and improvement to Agile delivery and function to the teams and the ART.• Conduct Agile Ceremonies: Daily Stand Ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Demos/Reviews, Retrospectives, and release planning.• Keep Agile teams focused on concrete priorities while keeping outside influences from disrupting the team and actively identify and remove waste and distractions• Work with Product Owners and QE team to ensure that testing and feedback is completed in a timely manner and meeting the Sprint timelines• Evangelize for autonomous, self-organizing, empowered, and continuously improving teams.• Lead in production support prioritization with key stakeholders and identify and pursue improvements.• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assignedQualifications/Requirements• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of IT experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of IT experience, experience in developing and implementing information systems and project management experience• SAFe SM certification or enrollment to obtain SAFe SM Certification within 6 months of hire• Minimum of 1 years of experience in developing and implementing information systems• Minimum 1 years of experience in agile delivery and strong understanding Scaled Agile practices with scrum master / kanban leader / team coach experience.Desired Characteristics• Experience managing offshore resources, organizing and motivating diverse cross-functional teams.• Previous Product Management and scrum master/Kanban management experience• Cross-functional Team Collaboration: Work with diverse team of Engineers, DevOps engineers, Network team , Application & Vendor teams etc.• Experience managing projects in large banking and financial services companies• Strong business acumen and superior decision-making skills• Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy with a strong customer "can do" attitude and result oriented.• Hands on, self-motivated professional style with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives• Passion and motivation to drive positive results independently and across teams• Ability to understand engineering and technical requirements of projects and effectively manage resources, vendors and test efforts• Desire to work in an open, collaborative and fast-paced environmentGrade/Level: 08The salary range for this position is 56,000.00 - 104,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.Eligibility Requirements• You must be 18 years or older• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Our CommitmentWhen you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Reasonable Accommodation Notice• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. 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