Scrum Master - Local to Dallas or Pittsburgh

Scrum Master - Local to Dallas or Pittsburgh

Position Description

This position is located in our client office in Dallas, TX or Pittsburgh, PA five days a week.

We're growing rapidly and are looking for Scrum Masters to work closely with one or more Agile Software Development teams. The projects are fast paced, using new and innovative technologies/methodologies to build new products or for new initiatives.

We're a close-knit team that has access to global resources. You'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of industries, technologies, and geographies, all while enjoying the personal touch that our local operating approach offers.

Growth at CGI is driven by your goals, so if you're looking for an inclusive place where you're empowered to chart your own path, then we'd love to meet you.

Your future duties and responsibilities

. With guidance from the Project Manager and in collaboration with team members, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

. Leading software development teams in applying agile software development principles.

. Oversee the scrum team and all prerequisites to scrum team – requirements, data model, design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products

. Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members

. Facilitate daily scrums, stand ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing

. Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method

. Perform reviews on software development team members

. Remove project obstacles, develop solutions with team

. Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle

. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners

. Document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders

. Take responsibility for successful product delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience required.

. Successful candidates will possess:

. Certified Scrum Master/Scrum Practitioner with multiple years (3+) of experience in a scrum master role.

. Detailed knowledge of and experience with team level Agile frameworks (including Scrum, Kanban)

. Experience facilitating the Agile Team ceremonies

. Ability to act as a Scrum Master to more than one team

. Experience with metrics

. Ability to lead the Scrum Master Community of Practice

. Experience with tools (i.e. JIRA Align, JIRA, VersionOne, Rally, etc.)

. Very effective facilitation skills and experience

. Effective oral and written communication skills

. Experience in creating information radiators that show progress of stories, features, and releases to stakeholders.

. Ability to communicate with/and work in partnership with software developers.

. Ability to communicate with subject matter experts in the domain of the product

. Ability to collect and distribute status to all levels of the organization

. Bonus: Experience working in banking vertical

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $91,800.00 - $180,700.00.

CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive insurance options

• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Paid parental leave

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Wellness and Well-being programs

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Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

CGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, to include disability and protected veteran status; we are committed to compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.