Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Scrum Master II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $87,300.00 - $130,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Scrum Master has primary responsibility of facilitating the learning and growth of one or more Agile teams in developing a lean-Agile mindset, improving practices and guiding them to more predictable delivery. The Scrum Master plays a role in facilitating Agile ceremonies and planning of releases, removing impediments, providing guidance, and supporting Agile teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Backlog Management Practices

Works with Product Owners and team members to learn and practice healthy backlog management and prioritization practicesFacilitates the execution and improvement of backlog refinementPrepares for and facilitates release planning with teamsAssists in dependency management and cross team coordination

Agile Ceremony Facilitation

Facilitates continuous improvement and the development of a learning culture on teamsFacilitates ceremonies, collaboration, communication, and conflict managementTeaches new team members Agile mindset and frameworks, practices, and processInfluences the organization in the removal of organizational impediments and development of healthy Agile practicesMentors Product Owners and team members in agile practices and continuous improvement

Delivery Team Support

Removes impediments to the team’s ability to performActs as a buffer between external distractions to minimize disruptionsAssists in the coordination of operational issue resolutionFacilitates team development, mediates conflicts protecting the team and encourages healthy team dynamics.Fosters team responsibility, self-accountability, transparency and self-organizationLeverages coaching skills to help the team learn to solve its own problems

Advice and Guidance

Introduces and encourages team to explore healthy Agile development practices, focus on quality and technical excellence, predictable delivery, automation, and continuous deliveryTeaches and encourages a balanced backlog that delivers valuable features for customers, reduces technical debt, provides business value, and enables product sustainabilityHelps the team to develop, capture, and analyze metrics to facilitate team improvementsPromotes transparency through healthy communications and data integrity

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience  2 – 4 years of working experience as a dedicated Scrum MasterWorking experience in one or more of the following Agile methods or frameworks: Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), or KanbanWorking experience with Agile scaling frameworks, preferably SAFeScrum Master certification or equivalent certified professional  Coaches the lean-Agile mindsetFacilitates backlog management and refinementFacilitates transparency of metrics, impediment removal, collaboration, and coordinationFacilitates continuous improvement

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.