Scrum Master

Sacramento, CA

Scrum Master

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, California, Sacramento

Position ID: J1124-2565

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

CGI Advantage is an industry-leading ERP platform, merging cutting-edge technology with purpose-built solutions tailored for government operations. With over 46 years of expertise in the public sector, this secure, intuitive platform is continually evolving, supported by a vibrant client community and CGI’s global network of industry-leading professionals.

Our Northwest Business Unit is seeking a Scrum Master to contribute on a high-impact payroll transformation for a large-scale implementation. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to drive real value for our clients, support sustainable growth for our shareholders, and create lasting benefits for our communities and each other. Discover your next career with CGI and how together, as owners, we turn meaningful insights into action.

This position is located in our Sacramento, CA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

How you'll make an impact

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Agile methodologies and have a proven track record of leading and mentoring teams. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for Agile and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Create a collaborative and positive team focused on continuous improvement and innovation

  • Guide and mentor teams in Agile values, principles, and practices

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, etc.)

  • Facilitate effective team collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making, and team level self-organization

  • Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress, and protect the team from distractions

  • Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, and other development team members to ensure a clear product vision and backlog

  • Track and report on team progress and performance metrics

  • Build strong relationships with team members, product owners, and stakeholders

  • Create meeting minutes, action items, and tool updates as needed in accordance with ceremony results

  • Remove team impediments and escalate impediments to Project Leads that cannot be resolved at the team level

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field

  • Active Scrum Master certification

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, experience with ERP preferred

  • Minimum of 1 full year of experience with the Scaled Agile Framework – Enterprise (SAFe)

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

  • Proven experience with large-scale data management and software integration projects, ERP projects a plus

  • Experience in project management, risk/issue mitigation, and client collaboration

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn and grow; Committed to continuous learning mindset

  • Ability to adapt to change and embrace new challenges

  • Proactive, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently

  • Ability to work in a virtual team environment, travel to client site in Sacramento as required

Desired Qualifications/Non-Essential Skills:

  • Experience with public sector projects a plus

  • Experience with IBM Doors

“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $97,000 - $169,700."

At CGI we call our professionals “CGI Partners” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:

  • Competitive base salaries

  • Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

  • 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

  • Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

  • Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment, Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

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Skills:

  • Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Scrum Master

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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