Regions Bank
Overview
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. Regions is committed to offering performance-driven individuals a place to build a career, with opportunities to grow. If you are results-focused, dedicated to quality, integrity, and success, Regions could be your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to safeguarding private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors to evaluate qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing, sold, or shared outside Regions unless required by law. Information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and Regions Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system. Job Description
The Scrum Master serves as a facilitator and Agile coach for up to two development teams. This position provides leadership to help Agile teams adhere to Scrum rules, applies SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise) practices and principles, and works within and outside the team to remove impediments. The role fosters transparency and continuous improvement through proactive communication with the team, management, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities
Focus the Agile team on delivering planned value. Ensure the team achieves objectives by reinforcing SAFe framework and Scrum principles, guiding ceremonies, and maintaining focus on goals. Guide the team and organization on Agile/Scrum practices and values. Promote self-organization and help fill gaps within Agile/Scrum frameworks. Assess Scrum maturity and coach the team toward higher maturity at a sustainable pace. Facilitate work completion and help remove impediments beyond the teams authority or requiring other teams support. Help the team remove impediments by engaging the right personnel. Foster continuous improvement and healthy intra-team dynamics through retrospectives, problem-solving coaching, conflict resolution, and issue escalation when needed. Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution. Coordinate with other teams (DevOps, System Teams, Shared Services, and other Scrum Masters) as needed. Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information. Support and educate the Product Owner, especially regarding maintenance and work on the product backlog. Guide the team through estimating and forecasting. This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. Two years of relevant business/development support, user story creation, writing, and estimation. Experience with Agile and/or Scrum. Experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. Certifications/Licensures
First Level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) and/or SAFe Practitioner certification. Preferences
Two years of project management experience, preferably in Information Technology. One year of experience in the Scrum Master role for a software development team applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Experience as a Team Leader with coaching, training, or developing teams. Extensive Agile/Scrum experience; Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II) and/or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification. Experience as a Scrum Master for two years with software development teams applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Knowledge of other Agile approaches (XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.). Knowledge of Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, CI, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games; working knowledge of SAFe. Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of patterns and techniques to fill gaps in Scrum (Burndown techniques, Retrospective formats, bug handling, etc.). Strong servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency. Strong collaboration, facilitation, and conflict management skills. Note: level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications and experience. Additional Job Details
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps is a plus. Ability to define and track Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, team health) to drive continuous improvement. Experience facilitating cross-team dependencies and participating in PI Planning and Scrum of Scrums. Strong coaching skills for team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders in Agile mindset and practices. Familiarity with SQL for querying Agile metrics or supporting data-driven retrospectives and reporting is a plus. Familiarity with eSignature, document scanning, or intelligent document processing applications is a plus. This position is intended to be onsite, with regular office presence three or more days a week. The manager sets the work schedule, and Regions does not provide relocation assistance. The position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; or Charlotte, NC. Position Type
Full time Compensation Details
Pay ranges are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, location, and performance affect pay. The following market figures are for the Metropolitan Statistical Area where the position is located and reflect the level of the role. Minimum Job Range Target: $84,243.50 USD Median: $109,580.00 USD Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible. Benefits Information
Regions offers a flexible, comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible associates. This is a summary; terms and conditions may vary. Benefits include: Paid Vacation/Sick Time 401K with Company Match Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Disability Benefits Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Associate Volunteer Program Please note: benefits and plans may be changed or terminated for any class of associates at any time. For more information, visit the Regions benefits page. Location Details
Riverchase Operations Center Hoover, Alabama. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans. Job applications are accepted electronically through Regions career site for a minimum of five business days from posting. Some postings may remain active longer due to business needs and may be closed at any time at the companys discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. Regions is committed to offering performance-driven individuals a place to build a career, with opportunities to grow. If you are results-focused, dedicated to quality, integrity, and success, Regions could be your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to safeguarding private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors to evaluate qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing, sold, or shared outside Regions unless required by law. Information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and Regions Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system. Job Description
The Scrum Master serves as a facilitator and Agile coach for up to two development teams. This position provides leadership to help Agile teams adhere to Scrum rules, applies SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise) practices and principles, and works within and outside the team to remove impediments. The role fosters transparency and continuous improvement through proactive communication with the team, management, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities
Focus the Agile team on delivering planned value. Ensure the team achieves objectives by reinforcing SAFe framework and Scrum principles, guiding ceremonies, and maintaining focus on goals. Guide the team and organization on Agile/Scrum practices and values. Promote self-organization and help fill gaps within Agile/Scrum frameworks. Assess Scrum maturity and coach the team toward higher maturity at a sustainable pace. Facilitate work completion and help remove impediments beyond the teams authority or requiring other teams support. Help the team remove impediments by engaging the right personnel. Foster continuous improvement and healthy intra-team dynamics through retrospectives, problem-solving coaching, conflict resolution, and issue escalation when needed. Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution. Coordinate with other teams (DevOps, System Teams, Shared Services, and other Scrum Masters) as needed. Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information. Support and educate the Product Owner, especially regarding maintenance and work on the product backlog. Guide the team through estimating and forecasting. This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. Two years of relevant business/development support, user story creation, writing, and estimation. Experience with Agile and/or Scrum. Experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. Certifications/Licensures
First Level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) and/or SAFe Practitioner certification. Preferences
Two years of project management experience, preferably in Information Technology. One year of experience in the Scrum Master role for a software development team applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Experience as a Team Leader with coaching, training, or developing teams. Extensive Agile/Scrum experience; Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II) and/or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification. Experience as a Scrum Master for two years with software development teams applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Knowledge of other Agile approaches (XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.). Knowledge of Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, CI, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games; working knowledge of SAFe. Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of patterns and techniques to fill gaps in Scrum (Burndown techniques, Retrospective formats, bug handling, etc.). Strong servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency. Strong collaboration, facilitation, and conflict management skills. Note: level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications and experience. Additional Job Details
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps is a plus. Ability to define and track Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, team health) to drive continuous improvement. Experience facilitating cross-team dependencies and participating in PI Planning and Scrum of Scrums. Strong coaching skills for team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders in Agile mindset and practices. Familiarity with SQL for querying Agile metrics or supporting data-driven retrospectives and reporting is a plus. Familiarity with eSignature, document scanning, or intelligent document processing applications is a plus. This position is intended to be onsite, with regular office presence three or more days a week. The manager sets the work schedule, and Regions does not provide relocation assistance. The position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; or Charlotte, NC. Position Type
Full time Compensation Details
Pay ranges are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, location, and performance affect pay. The following market figures are for the Metropolitan Statistical Area where the position is located and reflect the level of the role. Minimum Job Range Target: $84,243.50 USD Median: $109,580.00 USD Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible. Benefits Information
Regions offers a flexible, comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible associates. This is a summary; terms and conditions may vary. Benefits include: Paid Vacation/Sick Time 401K with Company Match Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Disability Benefits Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Associate Volunteer Program Please note: benefits and plans may be changed or terminated for any class of associates at any time. For more information, visit the Regions benefits page. Location Details
Riverchase Operations Center Hoover, Alabama. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans. Job applications are accepted electronically through Regions career site for a minimum of five business days from posting. Some postings may remain active longer due to business needs and may be closed at any time at the companys discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr