Common App, a non-profit dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in college admission, is hiring a Scrum Master. In this remote role, you'll be responsible for optimizing agile processes across cross-functional teams, guiding them toward efficient, high-quality delivery while fostering a collaborative and adaptable environment.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate and optimize agile processes across cross-functional Agile software project teams.
- Guide software development teams in the efficient, high-quality delivery of work.
- Drive continuous improvement and champion agile methodologies.
- Foster a collaborative and adaptable team environment.
- Enhance alignment with organizational goals.
- Support the team in overcoming challenges.
- Promote agile best practices to ensure project transparency, accountability, and innovation.
What We're Looking For
- Candidates must live in the United States and be willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
- 4-6 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Project Management) or equivalent experience.
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or equivalent certification.
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with practical knowledge of agile frameworks and techniques.
- Proficiency in facilitating agile events and coaching teams toward collaborative and effective interactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly within an agile context.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with a knack for simplifying complex information for diverse audiences.
- Experience with agile planning and development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders and build strong, collaborative relationships.
- Skilled in resolving conflicts within teams and with stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with techniques like Liberating Structures, Lean Coffee, or retrospective formats that enhance team engagement.
- Proven ability to work closely with Product, Design, and QA teams to align on goals and objectives across functions.
- While not required to code, a background in software development, systems architecture, or DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of SAFe or Other Scaled Agile Frameworks, such as SAFe Agilist (SA) or Leading SAFe certification.
- A passion for higher education.
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Confluence
Team & Environment
This position reports to an Agile Coach and is a member of the Technology Operations team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $97,201 - $109,351 plus performance-based bonus.
- Market-based salaries.
- Work-life balance in a virtual-first office.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), seven company-wide holidays, and nine floating holidays.
- Sick leave and a monthly mental health day.
- Choice of PC or MAC laptop, with options for an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset.
- One-time office set-up stipend.
- Monthly remote work and mobile stipends.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and an additional 5% company match.
- Choice of two health insurance plans, with Health Savings and Medical Flexible Spending Account options.
- Vision and dental insurance.
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health.
- Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, plus opportunity to purchase additional coverage.
- Company-provided short and long-term disability insurance.
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development and internal growth opportunities.
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program, will preparation, and travel assistance.
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws.
- 1Password family account.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates based in the United States.
Common App is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, and creative environment.
