Scrum Master

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL ) Scientific Networking Division has an opening for a Scrum Master to join the team.

 

Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for creating software to build the next generation high-speed science network for cutting edge scientific advancements?  If so, consider joining Berkeley Lab’s Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) – currently the fastest science network in the world! Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to help advance our software development efforts in the Scientific Networking Division.

 

We’re a dynamic organization, highly-motivated and focused on results. Our mission is to accelerate science by delivering unparalleled networking capabilities, tools and innovations. As an organization, we are small enough to be agile, but large enough to offer rewarding challenges on a global scale. ESnet provides innovative networking and collaborative services to national research laboratories and other Department of Energy (DOE) sites, connecting them to research and education networks worldwide.

 

In this exciting role, you are the go-to person for applying scrum to produce high-quality work.  You’ll help create self-organizing teams that are flexible and productive during sprints. You will oversee project timelines and split up tasks, so team members are not overwhelmed with too many responsibilities at once. As the Scrum Master, you will work with Product Owners, connecting them to the Scrum team and providing guidance on effective cooperation. 

 

What You Will Do:

• As part of the ESnet Project Management Office, lead multiple scrum teams in using Agile methodology and scrum practices.
• Manage each project’s scope and timeline to deliver products on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).
• Coordinate sprint planning meetings, conduct sprint retrospective meetings and host daily stand-ups.
• Analyze burndown charts to ensure projects stay on track and velocity is maintained.
• Ensure scrum is understood and the team adheres to scrum theory, practice, and guidelines.
• Suggest new tooling that would aid in the agile development process.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained to understand agile processes.
• Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization.
• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it.
• Administer the Scrum Board by working with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
• Help the product owner and development team achieve customer satisfaction.
• Help teams implement changes effectively by resolving conflicts and removing obstacles that occur.
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.

 

What is Required:

• Bachelors/Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or similar field.
• Scrum master certification.
• 5+ years in IT project management experience including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience in a scrum master role.
• Experience with Jira or other computerized project tracking tools.
• Experience with successful Agile techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with software development.
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).
• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict.
• Ability to work with and lead a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

 

Want to learn more about Berkeley Lab's Culture, Benefits and answers to FAQs? Please visit: https://recruiting.lbl.gov/

 

Notes:

• This is a full-time, career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework or remote modes. Work must be performed within the United States.

 

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Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

 

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