Web Scrum Master – HigherEdJobs

November 26, 2023

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Position Summary

The Web Scrum Master will be responsible for managing projects for cross-functional agile teams to deliver
and support website needs through the Marketing function and as requested by internal partners. The Scrum Master guides and facilitates
Scrum teams as well as manages relationships with key Marketing leadership and stakeholders while maintaining expectations across teams and
ensuring delivery of high-quality assets through removing blockers and encouraging advanced planning. The Scrum Master will be well-versed
in removing impediments and fostering a high performing team with a focus on continuous improvement resulting in quality and on-time
delivery. The Scrum Master monitors product delivery health by creating and delivery dashboards, risk mitigation strategies, dependency
coordination, and feedback loops.

Essential Functions:

  • Guide, coach and motivate the Web Development team
    with the goal of increasing productivity.
  • Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies.
  • Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality,
    goals, and deliverables that support business goals.
  • Remove impediments and/or guide the team to remove impediments.
  • Build a
    trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of
    productive conflict resolution and problem solving.
  • Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution while playing
    an active role in providing solutions and making decisions where applicable.
  • Prepare and present reports on the progress and success
    to leaders and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate activities with other teams across the program
  • Partner with and support the Product
    Owner
  • Collaborate to create, manage, and maintain improvement strategies and roadmaps at both the value stream and team
    level.
  • Product delivery health by understanding and leveraging metrics, delivery dashboards, risk mitigation strategies, dependency
    coordination, and feedback loops.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
  • 5
    plus years of experience or an equivalent of education and experience, required .

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

  • Scrum master experience for multiple teams.
  • Experience in an agile environment in other roles, such as quality
    assurance, development, product owner, or as an agile coach
  • Experience in project management with technical or web development teams
    preferred.
  • Proven knowledge and experience with agile software development methodologies, values, and
    procedures
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential. Excellent team player and
    team builder
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work
    collaboratively with diverse personality types.
  • Ability to understand technical issues at a high level and communicate agile
    methodologies within the organization.
  • Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Strong
    ability to manage multiple agile teams and ensure a proper balance between business and Marketing teams, and management.
  • Must be
    self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving
    skills with a high attention to detail

Location: Remote

Travel:  N/A

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Candidate
receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and
competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary
will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s
total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by
offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $63,720.00 – $86,020.00

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality,
diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over
41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a
supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a
sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University
is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners
and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports
diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and
creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal
consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of
race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.


National University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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