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The Senior Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework within software development teams. They guide and coach the team, ensure team adherence to Agile principles, and facilitate collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external parties. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of the Scrum process, while mitigating risks and resolving roadblocks as they arise. The Scrum Master plays a pivotal role in enabling the team to deliver high-quality, valuable software products on time and within budget, allowing the organization to achieve its goals and enhance user experience. Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, Sprint reviews, and retrospectives Ensure the team adheres to Agile principles and the Scrum framework Guide and coach the team, Product Owner, and organization on Scrum practices and values Remove impediments to the team's progress, allowing them to solely focus on delivering high-quality software as much as possible Promote communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment in process and delivery Help the team understand and apply key principles of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework, such as self-organization and cross-functionality and Agile core principles Continuously work to improve team performance and overall organization's Agile maturity. Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be addressed without fear Work closely with Product Owners to ensure clear and effective product backlog management Monitor team progress, ensuring the team is working towards established goals and adjusting priorities as needed Education Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field, or in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of experience in software development or project management Preferred Scrum Master certification (e.g. CSM, PSM, or SAFe Scrum Master) is required, or in lieu of a certification, at least 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master Skills and Experience Required 3-5 years of experience in software development, IT project management, or a related field 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile coaching role is preferred Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework Experience working with distributed teams and multi-project environments Excellent communication and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and manage expectations Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally) Familiarity with programming, cloud technology, and CI/CD concepts Technical Skills DevOps Methodology Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology Project Management Methodology Agile Planning and Collaboration Tools Product Strategy & Planning Modern Delivery Product Lifecyle Management Demand & Capacity Management Reporting Tools This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa. This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.