Scrum Master, Sr. jobs in Birmingham, AL

Scrum Master

SCS 0475

Atlanta or Birmingham

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master, who is skilled in Agile delivery leveraging Scaled Agile for Enterprises (SAFe), Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile practices. Scrum Masters in our organization are servant leaders who can effectively collaborate, facilitate, and influence in a matrixed team environment.

The Scrum Master will work closely with teams to ensure that work/projects are completed on time and to the highest possible quality. Additionally, the role will be responsible for identifying potential risks and issues, and for managing the development team's workload to ensure that critical work/project milestones are met. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills, are essential for this role.

A successful Scrum Master must adeptly navigate complex organizations and be flexible in working with teams that have various levels of Agile maturity. The Scrum Master will work with a Release Train Engineer and the Agile Process Manager to provide direction towards maturing and optimizing Agile execution within teams. This role will interact closely with Technology and Business stakeholders to educate and ensure business outcomes are achieved.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 3863

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services