Job Title: Scrum Master (Salesforce)
Location: Seattle WA, Bellevue WA (Hybrid)
Candidates open to relocate can apply
Multi year contract
Skills: Salesforce exp is must, agile, scrum.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Salesforce Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile practices across our Salesforce teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in Agile delivery within a Salesforce environment. You will play a key role in guiding the teams to high performance while supporting organizational agility.
Key Responsibilities:
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Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Remove Impediments: Proactively identify and resolve obstacles to ensure smooth delivery of sprints.
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Agile Coaching: Mentor team members on Agile principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Agile Adherence: Ensure the team adheres to Agile/Scrum values, practices, and rules.
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Continuous Improvement: Facilitate regular retrospectives and implement actionable improvements in team processes.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, communication, and shared goals.
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Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitor team metrics, sprint progress, risks, and blockers; report effectively to stakeholders.
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Project Delivery: Manage expectations around project timelines and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
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Tool Utilization: Use Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar for tracking and reporting project status and metrics.
Distinguishing Responsibilities for Senior Role:
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Mentorship: Provide guidance to Junior Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners within the organization.
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Agile Transformation Leadership: Drive Agile maturity across teams and contribute to organizational Agile practices and culture.
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Process Optimization: Influence team structures and workflows for better agility and scalability.
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Multi-Team Management: Coordinate Agile practices and facilitate collaboration across multiple Scrum teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience: Minimum 6+ years as a Scrum Master with hands-on experience supporting Salesforce development teams.
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Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is required.
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Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum; SAFe knowledge is a plus.
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Salesforce Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce platform, tools, and development lifecycle.
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Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict-resolution, and team collaboration skills.
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Leadership: Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Salesforce partners or consulting environments.
- Exposure to enterprise Agile transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing distributed or remote teams.