Scrum Master Agile Analyst 1, Digital Technology Solutions
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Assist in coordinating cross-functional Agile development teams, utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework to shape the future of technology and make applications better and faster: Modern Cloud Solutions, DevOps Enablement, Azure Data, and Power BI.
Essential Functions
- Support one or more enterprise level delivery teams within a fast-paced product development driven environment.
- Lead scrum teams charged with implementing small- to medium-sized initiatives.
- Assist DevOps teams in achieving their goals as high-performing software development teams. -
- Create a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement and provide a leader for Agile projects.
- Ensure clear communication and organization of the group and coach development employees in all aspects of the standard Agile Scrum process.
- Identify and remove impediments to progress.
- Facilitate sprint planning meetings, daily stand ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives.
- Manage the backlog, track daily sprint progress, and maintain schedules.
- Support, coach and mentor team members.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Programming/Systems, Computer Science, Business Analysis or related field
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
Required Experience
- Three (3) years of relevant technical or business work experience.
- Experience in Agile and Scrum.
- Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.
- Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts.
- Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Certified Scrum Master.
- Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential.
- Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams.
- Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace.
- Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary range of $66,000 - $71,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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Scrum Master Agile Analyst 1, Digital Technology Solutions
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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