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CTG is seeking to fill a Scrum Master II opening for our client in Buffalo, NY.

**Location:** Buffalo, NY

**Duration:** 12 months

Overview:

Provides servant-leadership and mentorship to multiple cross-functional agile teams through effective application of Agile principles and frameworks including Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP). Strengthens understanding of effective practices, theories, and techniques to support continuous improvement. Educates and coaches teams to create an environment that fosters self-organization, cross-functionality, collaboration, conflict resolution, transparency, and continuous improvement. Visualizes, communicates, and radiates team information to keep their work and impediments visible to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Utilize a broad knowledge base of agile practices including user stories, retrospectives, story mapping, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, pairing, and information radiators to help create high-performing teams

+ Encourage a continuous improvement culture within agile teams by promoting transparency, collaboration, and learning through retrospectives

+ Curate team-level coaching content to guide and mentor teams in agile practices

+ Facilitate team ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

+ Promote workflow visibility using information radiators and other agile tools

+ Remove team-level impediments and escalate blocking issues that require external support

+ Collaborate with other Agile Leaders to advance Agile maturity across the organization

+ Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and serve as a resource for Agile best practices

+ Host and support various team learning opportunities such as communities of practice, meetups, reading groups, and training sessions

+ Ensure adherence to the company’s risk, regulatory, and internal control standards

+ Support and reflect the client’s brand and commitment to diversity and inclusion

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Scope of Responsibilities:

Works with multiple cross-functional agile teams to promote agile maturity and optimize delivery. Operates in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and servant leadership are critical to team success.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

This position does not include direct personnel management responsibilities. However, it leads through influence, coaching, and team facilitation in an agile environment.

Education and Experience Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a member of an agile team, including at least 2 years as a Scrum Master **OR**

+ In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience, including at least 4 years as a member of an agile team, with a minimum of 2 years in a Scrum Master role

Required Skill Sets:

+ Scrum Framework

+ Kanban

+ Agile Principles

Education and Experience Preferred:

+ Experience in at least two technology team roles (e.g., project manager, UX, business analyst, developer, tester, deployment)

+ Demonstrated ability to foster team self-organization and continuous improvement

+ Strong knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices

+ Experience with developing or managing digital capabilities

+ Familiarity with Design Thinking principles

+ Strong communication and leadership skills

+ Experience leading through influence rather than authority

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Laura Dominguez at [email protected]** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.