ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Our business provides innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects.  With your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership, the most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…the sky is truly the limit!

iDirect is seeking an experienced SCRUM Master to work with a worldwide Devops team.  The primary areas of responsibilities include conducting day-to-day meetings, ensuring team commitments are achieved on time, and working with value streams on planning and production support.  The Devops team support physical, hybrid, and cloud infrastructure.  Devops serves the development teams by building and maintaining best-in-class continuous integration and continuous deployment workflows.  

• Be responsible for supporting Agile Team(s) and provide them guidance in adapting SAFe, Scrum, Kanban and XP/Lean best practices
• Support the team(s) using a servant leadership style and leading by example
• Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other SAFe agile related ceremonies
• Track and communicate metrics including team velocity, predictability and iteration/release progress
• Ensure the Agile team/s is practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
• Update agile tracking system i.e. Jira to provide transparency on Product & Iteration Backlogs
• Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the Iteration goals
• Partner with Product Owner/s to ensure Organizational Readiness prior to implementations
• Assist team(s) in making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
• Protect the team from distractions and external interferences
• Ensure the team(s) strives to make each increment of functionality shippable
• Act as primary coach for the agile team(s) in adapting Agile Methodology

• Required certified Scrum Master and/or Scrum Professional or other Agile Certifications
• Have previous experience working with Engineering/ Software/Hardware/Firmware Development Teams and guiding the teams in adapting agile practices
• Can work with distributed team members including a mix of onsite and offshore resources
• Can manage multiple tasks and work independently in a demanding, dynamic environment
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
• Can work under pressure in high visibility situations
• Must be familiar with a variety of SDLC concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Nice to have exposure to Scaling of agile practices and SAFe or other scaling certification/s
• Experience using Agile development tracking tools such as Jira, Rally, Version One etc.

Education:

• B.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems, or B.A. Degree in Project Management, Business administration, Organizational Management or equivalent experience. 
• 4+ years of experience as Scrum Master.

Skills

• Has a ‘can do’ attitude - willing to dive into and take ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
• Can work under pressure in high visibility situations.
• Flexible - able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and make decisions based on incomplete data.
• While we emphasis the ability to work in a team, the candidate must also be effective as a single contributor as the situation warrants.
• Willing to take direction and follow sound departmental processes.