Agile Process SME/ Scrum Master

U.S. - Culture, flexibility and purpose

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Position Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled Agile Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive experience in both Scrum Master and Project Management roles. This role involves embedding an agile culture within the organization, utilizing a wide range of agile and lean methodologies and frameworks, while remaining methodology agnostic. The Agile Process SME/Scrum Master will engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring effective delivery and governance of digital service projects.

This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Serve as both Scrum Master and Project Manager, leading agile teams to deliver high-quality digital services.

Embed an agile culture using techniques from a wide range of agile and lean methodologies and frameworks, while remaining methodology agnostic.

Showcase relevant tools and techniques such as coaching, advising, workshops, and mentoring to foster agile practices.

Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Develop clear lines of escalation in agreement with senior managers to address issues promptly.

Ensure stakeholders can easily access accurate and current project or program status without disrupting delivery.

Work effectively with other suppliers and agencies to ensure seamless collaboration and integration.

Apply best tools and techniques to team roles, behaviors, structure, and culture, agile ceremonies and practices, knowledge transfer and sharing, program management, cross-team coordination, and overall governance of digital service delivery.

Ensure key metrics and requirements that support the team and delivery are well defined and maintained.

Equip staff with the ability to coach others, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Provide executive coaching on the fundamental considerations of digital service delivery design at the organizational level.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

Extensive experience as both Scrum Master and Project Manager.

Strong expertise in agile and lean methodologies and frameworks.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Strong understanding of project management principles and agile practices.

US Citizenship

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or similar.

Experience working in a secure environment.

Knowledge of agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.

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 $88,200.00 - $173,500.00.

CGI Federal'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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Skills:

Analytical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Project Management

Scrum Master

What you can expect from us:

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.