Scrum Master | Fort Worth, TX

The Information Services (IS) Scrum Master is accountable for planning and overseeing the development and support of key software products within the IS department. This person will work with the Product Owner to develop sprints and manage the releases and will work under the direction of the PMO Manager.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Scrum Master Team:

• Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers.
• Coach the team on how to get the most of self-organization.
• Periodic assessment of the team gauging Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
• Remove impediments and/or guide the team to remove impediments.
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised with an emphasis of constructive feedback and problem solving.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution, getting work done without assigning or dictating the work.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
• Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example.
• To effectively perform the Scrum Master role, the employee must be able to work in a hybrid environment and support both remote and on-site work based on business and team needs. The employee is required to maintain reliable, high-speed Internet access at their home to ensure effective communication and responsiveness while working remotely, including during on-call, remote support and disaster recovery activities. The role requires regular use of company-approved collaboration and communication tools, such as Microsoft Teams, 8by8 phone services, and other web- based applications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to three years Scrum Master experience required.
• In addition, Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team diligently applied Scrum principles, practices, and theory.

What we look for:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with various levels of end users.
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I).
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
• Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.).
• Some experience with Waterfall Projects.
• Experience with full life cycle software development.
• Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II).
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for at least three years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.
• Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games.
• Experience applying a wide variety of well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.).
• Previous experience as a team lead.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.