ScrumMasterClient: SEI InvestmentsLocation: Oaks, PA (2 days’ per week on-site is required from the start)Duration: Long-Term Contact (multi-year)Interview Process: 2 steps with client (both via video)Responsibilities include:Mentors the empowered, self-organizing, and self-accountable teams that are responsible for delivery of successful outcomes at each sprint.Facilitates the teams progress toward the PSI and team objectivesProtects the team from external distractionsLeads the team’s efforts in continuous improvement which includes; helping the team to improve, take responsibility for their actions and become problem solvers for themselves.Records suggested improvements and tracks progress towards achieving these goalsEnforces the rules of the SAFe Agile and Development Team Scrum processHelps eliminate obstacles to the adoption of enterprise Technical Practices - adhering to SAFe’s - Six Agile Software Engineering Practices for Achieving High Quality Code – agile architecture, continuous integration, test-first, refactoring, pair work and collective ownershipLeads the team to stay focused on Business and Sprint GoalsIdentifies and tracks cross-team dependenciesEliminates impediments by actively addressing issues with other scrum teams so that the team can stay focused on achieving the objectives of the iteration.Coordinates with other Scrum Masters, the Systems Team and shared resources in the Agile Release Train (ART) Release Planning meetings.Facilitates preparation and readiness for Sprint and PSI Planning meetingsWorks with other Scrum Masters, the Systems Team and shared resources throughout each Sprint and PSIUses normalized estimating to help the program estimate larger features and EPICsAssists the Product Owner in preparing for various planning, backlog refinement meetings and other requested activitiesKeeps track of the backlog to assist the Product Owner in aligning User Stories with Features / Business ObjectivesDocuments decisions as neededCoordinates teams operating under architectural and portfolio governance, system level integration and System DemosParticipates in the Scrum of Scrums and coordinates with other Scrum Masters as necessaryEscalates impediments and risks to the RTE that cannot be resolved at the team levelFacilitates team collaboration with System Architect to ensure high quality technical deliveryFacilitates team collaboration with QA Manager to drive testing strategies, testing automation and overall quality process improvementSupports RET and Scrum Master in Train/Team retrospectives and continuous improvement activities.Support User Acceptance Testing ProcessWorks with Product Management and Product Ownerto help assure strategy and execution alignmentEncourages Communities of Practice around SAFeby participating in the Scrum Master Community of Practice forumsActs as a mindset change agent from traditional team manager to servant leaderRequired:Displays Servant Leadership skillsWorking knowledge of Scrum, XP, and SAFe(CSM preferred)Ability to motivate a teamProven decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely delivery of the Sprints/PSI’s.Strong Process orientationStrong conceptual grasp of technology with successful history of delivery technical projects.Strong understanding of SAFe or iterative development processes, quality and testing best practices.Extensive experience in large-scale projects requiring the integration of 3rd party software within common technical infrastructure, as well as managing 3rd party software development.Must have experience with object-oriented development methodology for J2EE/UNIX/Oracle environment, including design, testing and performance engineering.Demonstrated solid leadership and collaboration skills.Proven track record of team management.Strong Verbal and Oral Communication skills.Conflict resolution and negotiating skills.Strong analytical skills.Demonstrable project management experience.Strong problem solver and proven ability to think creatively and seek optimum solutions.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant experience.History of successful project completion and team building;Good presentation, communication, and negotiation skillsExperience interfacing with managementDesire to work collaboratively with the all Agile teamsand their stakeholdersPossess a high level of technical savvy.Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including understanding of technical writing requirements