Project Manager Scrum Master

ADEREMI BADRU

SAFe *.* SCRUM MASTER PROJECT MANAGER (SSM CSM PSM PMP

Houston, TX 410-***-**** ***************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-badru-15290a28b/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled and versatile professional with more than 10 years of servant leadership, team building, product delivery, project management, conflict resolution and event coordination using scrum safe agile framework with exceptional ability to lead, build, mentor having served in various organizations tasked with delivering value using intrapersonal relationships and interpersonal relationships skills coupled with effective communication skills, thereby empowering teams to deliver product timely and value. Over 10 years’ Experience as scrum master professional with excellent communication, solid functional skills using Agile technique in a SDLC, CICD, ITSM or UI/UX environment. Over 10 years Expertise in coaching and mentoring across multiple Scrum teams and stakeholders, while operating in various enterprise environments onshore and offshore. Over 10 years experienced in tracking, reporting, and managing projects from start to finish in various level of teams, structure and companies. Over 10 years' experience using Azure devops, Jira, Version one, Trello, clarity, rally, Excel, SharePoint, UAT, Visio, confluence, ServiceNow, Office 365 and Data Management experience supporting Snowflake data warehouse.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Agile Scrum SAFe Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Kanban DevOPS Leadership Jira Azure Board Backlog Refinement Sprint Planning Team Building Agile Metrics & Tracking Confluence TDD/BDD Time Management Critical Thinking Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Test Automation Pair Programming Removing Roadblocks and Impediments Effective Communication Emotional Intelligence Coaching.

Professional Experience

Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager BMATexas Houston, TX 2020 – Present

Lead Agile transformation efforts, implementing Scrum and SAFe frameworks, resulting in improved efficiency, collaboration, and delivery across multiple teams.

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

Mentor and coach team members in Agile principles and practices, driving a culture of continuous learning and self-organization.

Manage impediments and escalate issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing disruptions to team productivity.

Introduced and promoted Agile best practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery cycle time and a 15% increase in team velocity.

- Led multiple cross-functional Agile teams through the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products.

- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration and transparency among team members.

- Coached and mentored team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement techniques to enhance team performance and productivity.

- Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to define project scope, set priorities, and manage expectations.

- Implemented Agile best practices, including user story mapping, backlog grooming, and sprint goal definition, resulting in improved team efficiency and productivity.

- Managed project budgets, allocated resources effectively, and tracked project milestones to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.

- Identified and mitigated project risks, resolving conflicts and addressing impediments to ensure smooth project execution.

- Conducted regular project status meetings and provided timely updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager NAMB Baltimore, MD 03/2016 – 06/2019

Led Agile adoption within the organization, successfully transitioning two development teams to Scrum, resulting in improved project visibility and customer satisfaction.

Guided teams in refining and implementing Agile processes, leading to a 25% increase in on-time project deliveries and a 30% reduction in defects.

Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria, ensuring clear alignment between development efforts and business goals.

Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of shared ownership and accountability.

Conducted regular retrospective sessions to identify areas for improvement and implemented actionable solutions, resulting in a 20% increase in team morale.

Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of [X] projects, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies and best practices.

• Facilitated daily Stand-up meetings, Sprint Planning sessions, Sprint Review meetings, and Retrospectives, promoting transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Worked closely with Product Owners to define project scope, priorities, and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Developed and maintained project timelines, managed resources, and monitored project progress, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

• Proactively identified and resolved project risks and issues, utilizing effective problem-solving techniques.

• Promoted a culture of continuous learning and growth within the Agile teams, ensuring the adoption of best practices and the development of team members' skills.

• Built strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager NBC 12/2008–06/2015

Lead Agile transformation efforts, implementing Scrum and SAFe frameworks, resulting in improved efficiency, collaboration, and delivery across multiple teams.

- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with project objectives objectives and customer needs.

- Mentor and coach team members in Agile principles and practices, driving a culture of continuous learning and self- organization.

- Manage impediments and escalate issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing disruptions to team productivity.

- Introduced and promoted Agile best practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery cycle time and a 15% increase in team velocity.

Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and practices.

- Collaborated closely with Product Owners and development teams to prioritize and deliver high-value, customer-centric software solutions.

- Coached and mentored team members on Agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization.

- Facilitated cross-team collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and synergy across multiple projects.

- Monitored and tracked project progress, identified and addressed bottlenecks and impediments, and implemented corrective actions as necessary.

- Assisted in the refinement and management of the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined and prioritized.

CERTIFICATIONS

- Certified SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM)

CSM (Certified Scrum Master) - Certified

Professional Scrum Master - Certified

Agile certified

Project management professional (PMP) – (In view)

EDUCATION

Master's Degree] in [Divinity] [Faith Theological Seminary [Baltimore, Maryland] [2019]

Bachelor's Degree] in [Theology & Missions] [The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary] [Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria] [2008]

Ordinary National Diploma] in [Accounting] [The Federal Polytechnic Ede] [Ede, Osun state, Nigeria] [2004]

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

- Scrum Alliance

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean), Project management tools (Jira, Azure Board, MS Project), Communication and collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), Time management and planning techniques, Facilitation and conflict resolution skills, Understanding of software development processes and technologies, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Experience with agile project management metrics and measurement techniques (e.g., burndown charts, velocity), Experience with agile coaching and mentoring

KEY SKILLS

- Scrum Framework

- Agile Methodologies

- Project Management

- Team Leadership

- Stakeholder Management

- Agile Transformation

- Conflict Resolution

- Risk Management

- Continuous Improvement

- Budgeting and Resource Allocation

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