International Platforms & Services - Scrum Master
What We'll Bring
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring
A minimum of two years’ experience working with and coaching scrum teams
A minimum of four years of relevant Information Technology experience, preferably in software development
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies and Agile at Enterprise Scale
Strong facilitation and collaboration skills
Strong communication skills
Strong understanding of and demonstrated experience in using Rally or a similar Enterprise Agile Tool.
Ability to solve complex interpersonal conflict within the team and at the team level.
Ability to facilitate the removal of complex impediments which requires regular use of ingenuity and creativity as well as work with leadership to resolve impediments.
Ability to work well with virtual teams and have a flexible work structure that allows for early morning/late night calls with resources in other countries.
We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your development in:
Certification(s) in Agile methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSM, CSP, SA, SASM or equivalent) preferred.
Experience utilizing SAFe or Scaled Agile Framework Transformations.
Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure cloud technologies.
Experience/Involvement with the migration of large scale solutions to the cloud.
Experience working with international stakeholders using skills of personal influence, negotiation, empathy and communication to drive progress.
Experience working with large agile release trains or solution trains.
Impact You'll Make
Uphold the framework and integrity of scrum practices
Mentor and coach the teams on Agile methodology and Scrum values and process
Facilitate PI (Program Increment) and sprint planning processes, as well as all other scrum ceremonies, and empower team commitment to PI and sprint delivery
Monitor and track PI milestones, and facilitate mitigation of issues and risk
Initiate / Participate in cross organization dependencies for/from other scrum teams
Prepare and present bi-weekly PI Performance Reviews
Participate in longer term roadmap planning
Manage monthly capitalization processes and change management processes
Collaborate with the teams to identify and resolve problems and remove impediments/barriers for the team; escalate to the RTE as needed
Ensure that release deliverables are submitted and that quality standards defined by the team are consistently met (per acceptance criteria and definition of done)
Monitor the effectiveness of scrum team processes and performance, and collaborate with the teams on changes and improvement
During the COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion has several safety protocols in place to protect associates, customers, and visitors. You may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and/or to participate in certain work-related activities. Exemption is available to qualified candidates as a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
We’re supported by flexible benefits that not only cover us but our families. We offer a variety of benefit plans and options that vary by region, country and location.
Some highlights that apply to our U.S. associates include:
Flexible time off for exempt associates
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Spousal and domestic partner benefits
Charity gift matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Retirement contributions
… and more