Scrum Master I

Scrum Master I GM Financial 4 ( ) Arlington, VA Why you should apply for a job to

GM Financial :

4/5 in overall job satisfaction 5/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member. Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization. Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break. # 2146 Position summary ght customers Protect the development team from outside influences and remove impediment Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem solving Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and ordering the product backlog Working closely with the Product Owner to ensure product backlog is visible and prioritized towards business value Facilitating various Scrum events such as: Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives Empowering the team to be self-organized

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you an ideal candidate? Must exhibit strong knowledge of agile frameworks including Scrum Demonstrated evidence of a servant leadership mindset Proficient in the use of Agile delivery tools such as TFS, Jira, or Azure DevOps. Demonstrated evidence of continuous learning mindset Ability to teach and train on Agile, Scrum, Kanban at a level accessible to beginners and a drive to learn and share her or his knowledge and craft A change agent; progressively challenging the team to continuously improve Good understanding of product and sprint backlog tracking, burn down metrics, and velocity Good negotiation, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge, skills, and ability working in a collaborative team environment Excellent people skills, with an ability to understand and diverse viewpoints High Emotional Intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) Ability to understand GM Financials business; apply knowledge and critical thinking skills in day-to-day problems and solutions Ability to facilitate, coach and guide through influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing Work Experience & Education 2-4 years working as a project manager or in a similar role leading through influence required High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Scrum Master Certification CSM, or PSM I, or PMI-ACP required

What We Offer :

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture:

Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation:

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance:

Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

NOTE:

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position This position is not open to agency submissions #GMFJobs #LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid Why you should apply for a job to

GM Financial :

4/5 in overall job satisfaction 5/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member. Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization. Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break.