Ascensus is looking to evolve its Agile practice across all software development groups by hiring a Vice President of Scrum Masters to lead and standardize Agile metrics, improve delivery efficiency, and drive Agile maturity across the enterprise.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance project management and scrum processes.
- Proven ability to integrate AI tools and technologies to optimize workflows, improve decision-making, and drive innovation within teams.
- Experience in utilizing machine learning algorithms to predict project outcomes, identify risks, and streamline operations.
- Data-driven mindset with experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalent for metric extraction and analysis.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
- Proven experience managing large-scale Agile transformations in complex, matrixed environments.
- Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and scale Agile metrics across multiple teams and divisions.
Responsibilities
- Establish and socialize a unified framework of Agile metrics, including velocity, cycle time, predictability, team health, and business value delivered.
- Demonstrated expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance project management and scrum processes.
- Proven ability to integrate AI tools and technologies to optimize workflows, improve decision-making, and drive innovation within teams.
- Experience in utilizing machine learning algorithms to predict project outcomes, identify risks, and streamline operations.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, and Delivery leaders to identify and remove systemic impediments to agility.
- Drive Agile maturity through the use of continuous improvement techniques and feedback loops.
- Present key Agile performance metrics and trends to the CIO and other senior leaders, providing insights into organizational health and delivery performance.
Other
- Lead and evolve the Agile practice across all software development groups.
- Oversee a team of over 20 Scrum Masters supporting all major divisions and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Champion consistency, collaboration, and maturity in Agile delivery across the enterprise.
- Build and scale a center of excellence (CoE) for Scrum Masters, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and coaching.
- Champion a culture of servant leadership, psychological safety, and empowered teams.
