Scrum Master DevOps

Department: Information Systems

Reports to: VP, Information Systems

FLSA Status: Exempt

The anticipated salary for this position starts at $90,700. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.

Who we are and what we’re about:

KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.

As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits.

People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.

What we are looking for:

As a Scrum Master at KU Endowment, you will support our DevOps team in the lifecycle of our CRM and project operations. We are a data as mission critical organization looking for a proactive experienced individual who can support our Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud, and data products. This position will be a key player in the information systems department to support our product owners to implement, develop and support multiple software solutions. This role is key to providing highly available, reliable and secured services to fundraising staff. The role will work with collaborative product owners, solutions engineers, teammates and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to optimize use of data applications towards the mission of KU Endowment.

The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s stated core values – collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.

What’s a typical day look like?

Facilitates the Agile Scrum projects for our development teams.

Ensures adherence to Scrum framework best practices.

Coaches team members.

Manages project timelines.

Works closely with product owners to coordinate new and existing enhancements.

Schedules and facilitates Scrum rituals of daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Administrator for Jira boards. Ensure that scrum tools are updated and meeting team requirements.

Provides team performance analysis data via burndown charts and other portfolio tools which directs team improvements.

Manages and aids in clearing external blockers and any roadblocks.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

What’s required to be considered:

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems or related technical fields.

Three years’ experience working as a Scrum Master on a DevOps product team.

Certified Agile Scrum Master

Demonstrated experience using Jira

3 – 5 years’ experience delivering complex technical projects

Strong facilitation skills to effectively lead scrum ceremonies and meetings

Demonstrated knowledge of the Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC)

What separates the best from the rest?

DevOps accreditation from third-party vendors, such as Gearset and Copado

Working in a DevOps team

Salesforce technical knowledge or certifications

Working knowledge of non-profit fundraising

Experience in PaaS (Products as a Service)

Creative problem solving

Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.

Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.

Physical Requirements:

A valid driver’s license.

Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities.

Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively.

Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 10 pounds

Rare travel requirements can include the following, evenings, weekends, and out of town overnights as a regular part of the job.

KU Endowment is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job as regulated by ADA. If you require accommodation for any part of the application process or during employment, please contact to discuss your needs.

We’ve got you covered:

KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including:

100% employer-paid pension plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program

Section 125 flexible benefits

Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave

Volunteer and community engagement opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance

Legal & ID Theft protection

Critical Illness

Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance

KU education assistance

Free parking

Sounds good, right? What’s next?

Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at

Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to:

Emily Garcia

Sr. Human Resources Associate

KU Endowment

PO Box 928

Lawrence, KS 66044-0928

Email:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.