Scrum Master
Description:
Location: On site in Memphis, TN, Maryville, TN, Birmingham, AL, Lafayette, LA, New Orleans, LA, Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC,
No Visa sponsorship or transfers are available for this position
Job Summary
Scrum Master (SM) promotes the agile mindset in agile teams, challenging and removing organizational and cultural impediments. SM guides teams in discovery and learning. In certain situations, SM helps a team through change, helping identify and attack organizational impediments which limit team productivity and quality and defining transformation vision and goal. At the team level, the SM helps the teams form, storm, norm, and perform while shielding the team from external distractions. SM Serves as the servant leader for the team to ensure clear communication and organization of the team and facilitates the core scrum ceremonies and practices.
Key responsibilities
Guides the team and organization on how to use scrum & Agile practices and methodologies
Oversees agile process and coaches the team; facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaptation
Leads daily scrum, sprint review, and planning meetings in a way that ensures full team engagement
Supports Product Owner on release planning
Removes impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistic challenges)
Fosters close cooperation across all team members and encourages cross-training and support for each other
Shields the team from external interference and ensures the team is fully functional and productive
Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of punishment
Implements consistent processes and tools for program management— e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira
Aggregates agile team objectives and progress and publishes to business and all team members to ensure visibility and transparency
Removes impediments (particularly those escalated by their team) through provision of appropriate resources, guidance, and escalation
Liaises with product owner and application architect to ensure alignment on strategy and execution
Education
Bachelor degree and / or equivalent work experience
Degree in computer science or engineering (preferred)
Minimum experience
Experience in Agile or iterative development / certification
Preference for a candidate with relevant domains / products / journeys experience
Domain expertise
Ability to coach team on new development practices
Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, LeanKit
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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