Scrum Master II

Location: 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY – 4 days onste, 1 day remote



Reason for Opening

• Current contractors are reaching the end of their engagements.
• Team needs an experienced Scrum Master who can quickly understand the existing environment and support ongoing delivery initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience leading delivery of complex technology projects
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile practices
• Risk Management experience
• Experience leading and coaching Agile teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Must come from a technology-driven environment
• Banking experience is a plus but not required
• Candidates from technology space are highly preferred

Looking for a Scrum Master who operates beyond simply running ceremonies.
Seeking someone with:

• Strong delivery mindset
• Experience supporting complex technology programs/projects
• Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams
• Strong servant leadership approach
• Ability to remove impediments and drive execution
• Experience coaching Agile teams toward continuous improvement
• Understanding of Agile metrics, transparency, and information radiators

Open to candidates with experience in:

• Scrum Master roles
• Delivery Manager roles
• Project/Program Management roles
• QA leadership with strong delivery ownership
• Business Analysis leadership with delivery responsibilities

Note: Preference is for candidates who have been involved in overall delivery and execution, not solely focused on Scrum ceremonies.
Team Environment

• Supports approximately 11 Agile teams
• Typical team size: 5–8 members
• Maximum team size: 10 members
• Candidate should be comfortable working across multiple teams and managing dependencies in a complex environment

Interview Process
Typically, 2 Rounds

1. Team Interview
2. Hiring Manager Interview

Interview Format

• Usually:
  • One virtual round
  • One onsite/in-person round
• In some cases, interviews may be consolidated into a single round