Senior Scrum Master

About Us

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. 

About the Senior Scrum Master:

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead and manage Agile teams across complex and high-visibility projects. The Senior Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating the Agile process, ensuring that the team adheres to Scrum principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, the candidate must have extensive experience in setting up and managing Jira boards and integrating Atlassian products to streamline Agile workflows. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team remains focused and on track. 
• Guide the Team: Mentor and coach team members on Agile practices, helping to build a self-organizing, cross-functional team. 
• Remove Impediments: Identify and remove any obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, escalating issues as necessary to ensure project timelines are met. 
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives. 
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to experiment, learn, and adapt their processes. 
• Backlog Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for the team to work on. 
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on key metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and team performance, using these insights to drive improvements. 
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact the project, developing mitigation strategies as needed. 
• Team Development: Support the professional growth of team members by providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring. 
• Jira and Atlassian Tools: Set up and manage Jira boards, workflows, and integrations with other Atlassian products (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket) to optimize Agile processes and project management. 
• Agile Advocacy: Act as a champion for Agile principles and practices within the organization, promoting their …