The Scrum Master will help oversee scrum/kanban technology teams using Agile methodology best practices to ensure delivery success and good team morale. They also act as a buffer between the scrum/kanban team and line of business/project management and maintain a stable working environment for the team by helping the team overcome obstacles impeding their success. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Lead the kanban/scrum team in using Agile methodology and kanban/scrum practices.
• Help the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction and deliver on key projects activities and systems/software/hardware maintenance duties.
• Lead the kanban/scrum and development teams in self-organization.
• Remove impediments and coach the kanban/scrum team on removing impediments.
• Help the kanban/scrum and development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework.
• Resolve conflicts and issues that occur.
• Help the kanban/scrum team achieve higher levels of kanban/scrum maturity.
• Support the product owner and provide education where needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Prior experience on a leading technology teams via projects or direct reports.
• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict.
• Knowledgeable in techniques to fill in gaps in scrum/kanban.
• Experience with successful Agile techniques.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction.

Industry and Work Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of technology delivery experience required.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Academic:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Scaled Agile certification preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.