IT Scrum Master

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." Job Summary A main goal in this role is to effectively manage the exchange of information across a development project team. This role will also act as a guide and coach for Scrum principals through daily stand ups and agile tool management. Scrum masters may work on large complex projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provides support to the Development Team using a servant leadership style and leading by example for complex projects or multiple complicated small to medium projects Guides and coaches the Scrum Team and Development Team, using Agile/Scrum practices and values for self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks Removes impediments or guides the team to remove impediments to progress Builds a trusting and safe environment so problems can be raised without fear, retribution, or being judged Emphasis is on healing and problem solving Facilitates getting work done, discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Supports and educates, especially with respect to refining/grooming and managing the product backlog CANDIDATE SUMMARY Required Experience 2+ years relevant work experience (w/ Bachelor’s degree) 6 years relevant work experience (w/out Bachelor’s degree) Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics Familiarity with relevant methodologies, tools and techniques (Scrum principles, practices, and theory) Scrum Master certification preferred Experience leading and motivating others, while demonstrating empathy Formal Education, Qualifications or Training Bachelor's degree Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: Professional and Personal Growth Multiple avenues to grow your career Training and development programs available Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues) Health and Wellness Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1 Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more Savings and Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions Work-Life Balance Vacation days & sick days Company-paid holidays & floating holidays A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you? This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.