Senior Scrum Master (Remote)
Becton Dickinson NA

Job Info

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Job Description Summary
The Sr Scrum Master partners with the Product Owner and cross-functional team to launch initiatives, communicate, and solve problems. The Sr Scrum Master is certified in Agile methodology and scrum; is responsible for teaching teams agile ways of working and leading all scrum ceremonies. The Sr Scrum Master responsibilities include managing timelines, resolving problems and coaching team members on Agile methodologies. The role creates create self-organizing teams that are flexible and fully productive during sprints. The Sr Scrum Master plans and tracks multiple scrum deliverables and guides teams to successful outcomes. They ensure the scrum team adheres to scrum frameworks, principles and best practices with an Agile practitioner mindset. They may manage high visibility, high-impact projects, or multiple smaller projects.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Summary of Position

The Sr Scrum Master partners with the Product Owner and cross functional team to launch initiatives , communicate and solve problems. The Sr Scrum Master is certified in Agile methodology and scrum; is responsible for teaching teams agile ways of working and leading all scrum ceremonies . The S r S crum Master responsibilities include managing timelines, resolving problems and coaching team members on Agile methodologies. The role creates create self-organizing teams that are flexible and fully productive during sprints . The Sr Scrum Master plans and tracks multiple scrum deliverables and guides teams to successful outcomes . They ensure the scrum team adheres to scrum frameworks, principles and best practices with an Agile practitioner mindset . They may mana ge high visibility, high impact projects or multiple smaller projects.

Responsibilities

Agile project leadership:

• Leads team on key design decisions, resource allocation, project planning activities, risk assessment, design and technical reviews, completion of results and resolution of problems. Drive team to project completion ensuring that we are creating best-in-class product and service experiences.

• Develop detailed program/project execution plan, and handle all implementation processes including projects financials, progress tracking, metrics, supervising change control process, testing, release to production and on-time delivery within budget constraints.

• Provide overall communications to all levels of the organization to continually maintain project visibility.

• Build streamlined and complete status reporting to support project/program discussions at Steering Committee and Sponsor level.

• Guide the DET on how to use scrum & agile practices and methodologies; Promote organizational understanding of Agile roles and to help teams and individuals transitioning from waterfall to Agile.

• Lead daily scrum, sprint review, and planning meetings in a way that ensures full team engagement.

• Support Product Owner on release planning; facilitate QA and testing meetings before product/site launches.

Team leadership:

• Cultivate close collaboration across all team members, encourage cross-training and supporting each other.

• Remove impediments ( eg. , cultural barriers, logistic challenges); shield the team from external interference and ensure the team is fully functional and productive.

• Develop team rapport in a remote work environment; develop self-organization and growth within the team.

• Build a believing and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of judgment or retaliation; with an emphasis on problem-solving and psychological safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level qualification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience.
• Experience in Agile Development, with specific Scrum Master (or similar) experience preferred; Scrum certification preferred.
• Experience coaching teams on agile practices and adherence to agile methodology to deliver max business value on time.
• Jira and Confluence knowledge and experience.
• Experience with a global level company.
• Speaking another language is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep knowledge of relevant products and journeys.

• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and guide new concepts.

• Able to resolve conflicts within the team before they become an issue - strong mediator.

• Confident and skilled at navigating the team through road-blocks to allow sprints to be completed on time.

• Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them.

• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace.

• Comfortable in a global, fast-paced, always-on, highly matrixed environment with limited resources.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)

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