PowerAdvocate is a data, SaaS, and consulting company that makes its customers more effective and resilient contributors to the global economy. We do that by providing our customers the right data in the right solution to help them reduce costs, manage risks, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

We are a values-led company. We care for each other. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”). We recognize that our individual differences make us stronger.  We are confident and driven, yet practical and humble. We help each other improve with direct, respectful feedback We encourage different viewpoints and trust in best intentions.

Reporting to PowerAdvocate’s Vice President, Product Operations, the Scrum Master plays a key role in ensuring and helping teams meet their commitments using Agile methods. They will guide the teams to work using Agile Principles, remove impediments for the team and foster self-organization with the teams. The Scrum Master will act as a mentor to the team.

Our Agile environment is a strategic structure within PowerAdvocate to accomplish software development and business projects.  Currently nine (9) business teams work in an Agile manner to meet client commitments.  Additionally, the Software Development and DevOps groups operates using a Kanban environment.  The Scrum Master serves as a driving force for Agile & Scrum methodology throughout the organization identifying new areas where Agile will improve business outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Work as a servant leader with assigned teams
• Facilitate and/or witness team meetings–Planning, Stand-ups, and Retrospectives
• Provide support to team members, Product Owners, and business stakeholders
• Ensure software development lifecycle processes are followed and support continuous improvements
• Ensure business processes are inspected and adapted accordingly
• Ensure that the team’s progress is updated daily through the team’s status board to provide visibility to the organization
• Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters creativity, innovation, transparency, and self-organization.
• Promote continuous improvement to help teams increase productivity and nurture innovation
• Mentor team members on Agile principles and practices
• Develop and execute workshops to enhance Agile learnings.
• Provide continuous communication with PowerAdvocate’s leadership identifying opportunities for Agile Methodologies to promote continuous process improvements that improve project delivery and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understands Scrum and Agile Methodologies and applications
• Has a basic understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Demonstrates strong facilitation and presentation skills in leading planning meetings, reviews, and retrospectives
• Can successfully work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel in a time-sensitive work environment
• Possesses strong time and priority management skills
• Has excellent verbal, written, and listening abilities
• Is a team player with strong team building skills
• Uses collaboration in driving decisions
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to work with diverse personalities
• Is self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Has a “do-what-it-takes” attitude in a start-up environment
• Can multi-task and deal with multiple projects and deadlines
• Brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years business experience
• Certified Agile Coach or Scrum Practitioner desired
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, MBA preferred
• Experience in the energy industry beneficial

At PowerAdvocate, we celebrate differences and are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our workforce to provide opportunities for our employees, our clients and our business.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – F/M/D/V

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Verisk, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority.  Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for office based roles or roles that support any of our businesses’ government contracts will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment. Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.