Scrum Master II (Senior)

JOB SUMMARY

NOTE:  This is a FLEX Associate Engagement  

Position type: Full-time

Efficiently manages development sprints in an agile environment, running daily scrums, facilitating requirement documentation, and removing obstacles to maintain team progress. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, Product Owners, and other Scrum Masters to encourage decision-making and continuous improvement. Exhibits strong leadership skills, driving the development of agile capabilities within Marriott's Global Technology organization and product portfolio. This role supports Infrastructure and Cloud Delivery, holding a dual reporting relationship with ICD and the Agile COE. 

Role Responsibilities/Duties: 

• Support one or more software delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies 
• Facilitate all Scrum events and ensure team adherence to Scrum principles and practices 
• Guide and coach Scrum Teams in using Lean and Agile practices 
• Resolve team impediments in collaboration with other Scrum Masters 
• Partner with Product Managers to maintain plans and communicate progress of the team. This includes product roadmaps, scrum team metrics, and program/project status reporting 
• Manage and implement assigned work and projects, providing timely and detailed status reports 
• Support Release Train Engineer, Product and Tech teams to manage & remove dependencies and optimize the flow 
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize and organize work 

Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification. 
• 7+ years’ information technology experience including: 
• 4+ years of Agile Delivery experience using Scrum, Kanban and SAFe methodologies 
• 4+ years planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams 
• 4+ years creating and delivering presentations and project plans. 
• 2+ years working with tools such as Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence), Clarity and/or Cloud based platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud) 
• Highly proficient with MS Office, Jira and Confluence (or equivalent tools) 

Competencies: 

• Proficient in facilitating meetings at various organizational levels 
• Ability to excel in complex, collaborative, fast-paced environments 
• Highly motivated and passionate about collaborating with others to drive results and can motivate others to do the same 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high attention to detail and impeccable time management skills 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.