GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of RoleProgram Phoenix Technology Enablement Office (TEO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. This role is critical in ensuring the successful delivery of complex technology projects that align with business goals.
Essential Responsibilities- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding them on Agile/Scrum practices and values.
- Ensure alignment between Agile teams and broader organizational goals.
- Ensure all team members understand Agile principles and practices and are actively participating in ceremonies.
- Act as a servant leader, empowering teams to self-organize and deliver high-quality results.
- Sprint Management:
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed and prioritized backlog.
- Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
- Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices and principles.
- Oversee the planning and execution of 2-week sprint cycles, ensuring teams meet their goals and deliverables.
- Facilitate the kick-off or restart of a sprint calendar, defining clear start and end dates to align with business priorities.
- Monitor sprint progress and remove blockers to maintain team velocity.
- Collaboration Across Geographies:
- Partner with peers in the United States to align sprint outcomes, priorities, and timelines [to ensure daily continuous delivery.]
- Communicate sprint goals, progress, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders across global teams.
- Foster a culture of shared accountability and transparency across distributed teams.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement by encouraging feedback, innovation, and process enhancements.
- Leverage metrics and retrospectives to identify areas for team growth and improvement.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between Product Owners, team members, and leadership.
- Clearly document and present sprint outcomes to facilitate seamless collaboration and decision-making.
- Support Agile transformation initiatives across the organization.
- Assist in the development and delivery of Agile training and workshops.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share knowledge and improve practices.
- Contribute to the development of Agile metrics and reporting tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager role.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in the semiconductor or manufacturing industry.
- Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist).
- Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with scaled Agile frameworks and enterprise-level Agile transformations.
- Background in software development or IT infrastructure projects.
Expected Salary Range
$52,100.00 - $167,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
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What We Do
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers.
For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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