Common App, a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in college admission, is hiring a Scrum Master. In this role, you will facilitate and optimize agile processes across cross-functional software project teams. You will guide teams in high-quality delivery, drive continuous improvement, and champion agile methodologies to ensure successful project execution.
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 relevant 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, promoting productive discussions and mitigating tension.
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.
- SAFe Agilist (SA) or Leading SAFe certification.
- A passion for higher education.
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Confluence
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Technology Operations team, reporting to an Agile Coach.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $97,201 - $109,351
- Work-life balance and virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO), seven company-wide holidays, 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 stipend, and monthly mobile stipend
- Market-based salaries and performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% company match, with a 3-year vesting schedule
- Choice of two health insurance plans, with coverage beginning on the date of hire
- Health Savings Account, Medical Flexible Savings Account, Vision insurance, Dental insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development and growth opportunities
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program, will preparation services, and travel assistance
- Payroll-deducted pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates located within the United States.
Common App strives to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
