Full-Time

Scrum Master

Posted on 12/17/2024

Avetta

Avetta

501-1,000 employees

Supply chain risk management and compliance solutions

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior

Calgary, AB, Canada

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
SCRUM
Confluence

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area strongly preferred.
  • Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies, with proven success in scaling Agile across multiple teams, typically obtained through 6+ years of experience.
  • PMP (Professional in Project Management), Agile & Scrum project management certifications strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Jira Align or similar tools.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-team Agile initiatives, managing complex dependencies, and driving program-level outcomes.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching other Scrum Masters.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across teams and product lines.
  • Experience managing complex SaaS product development and delivering solutions across multiple business units.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders (Product Managers, RTEs, Product Owners) to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and delivered on time, focusing on program-level goals.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams and lead team breakout sessions during PI Planning to coordinate dependencies, capacity, and risks.
  • Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams.
  • Coordinate and manage dependencies between teams, ensuring smooth delivery of large program initiatives and alignment during Scrum of Scrums.
  • Support the Product Owner by assisting with managing product roadmaps and team backlogs across multiple teams.
  • Coach teams on backlog management, vertical slicing of stories, and estimating practices.
  • Build high-performing, self-organizing teams by creating an environment that enhances collaboration, team dynamics, and cohesion across product verticals.
  • Actively resolve cross-team impediments and blockers that could affect program-level progress.
  • Leverage Agile metrics to track the performance of multiple teams and provide visibility into program progress and health.
  • Ensure smooth alignment of multiple teams during PI Planning, using tools and metrics to drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Promote the adoption of Agile engineering best practices (TDD, BDD, Pair Programming, CI/CD) across multiple teams to maintain consistency in quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification or Scrum.org PSM II preferred.

Avetta provides solutions for supply chain risk management and compliance, focusing on enhancing safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency for businesses. Its main product, Avetta Connect, is a cloud-based platform that helps companies vet, onboard, and manage their suppliers and contractors. This platform ensures that supply chains meet regulatory standards and best practices, which helps reduce risks and improve performance. Avetta stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive service that includes not only the platform access but also additional services like insurance and compliance support, along with partnerships that provide competitive insurance benefits. The goal of Avetta is to assist clients in achieving their sustainability objectives while maintaining high safety standards.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$34M

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for ESG compliance aligns with Avetta's platform capabilities.
  • AI-driven analytics in supply chain management boost Avetta's Supplier Analytics solution.
  • Digital transformation in construction increases need for Avetta's cloud-based platform.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors may offer more innovative or cost-effective solutions.
  • Rapid technological advancements require continuous platform updates, straining resources.
  • Economic downturns in key sectors could reduce demand for Avetta's services.

What makes Avetta unique

  • Avetta's cloud-based platform, Avetta Connect, streamlines supplier and contractor management.
  • The company offers integrated compliance solutions, including safety, ESG, and cybersecurity.
  • Avetta's partnerships with insurance providers enhance its value proposition with competitive benefits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
The Manila Times
Nov 12th, 2024
Avetta Named a Leader in Supply Chain Sustainability Software by Independent Research Firm

LEHI, Utah and HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Avetta(R), the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, has been recognized as a leader for Supply Chain Sustainability Software by the independent research firm Verdantix.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 8th, 2024
Avetta Appoints Brandon Grinwis as Chief Financial Officer

Avetta appoints Brandon Grinwis as Chief Financial Officer.

OH&S Online
Sep 18th, 2024
Avetta and NSC Partner to Launch New Safety Maturity Index

Avetta and NSC partner to launch new Safety Maturity Index.

World of Culture Times
Sep 17th, 2024
Avetta Partners with the National Safety Council to Introduce the Safety Maturity Index(TM), a Revolutionary Step Forward in Contractor Safety

LEHI, Utah and HOUSTON, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Avetta(R), the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, has announced a partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC) to launch the Safety Maturity Index(TM) (SMI).

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2024
Avetta Named A Top Contractor Management Solution In Canadian Occupational Safety'S Readers' Choice Awards

AvettaCALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avetta®, the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, was named a Canadian Occupational Safety’s Readers’ Choice in the Contractor Management Solutions category. This is the sixth time the company has received this recognition.“Avetta has made a commitment to helping our clients, suppliers, and contractors alike build safe, secure, and sustainable workplaces,” said Arshad Matin, CEO of Avetta. “We’re honored to be recognized by those we serve for the work we’re doing to help them streamline contractor management, maintain compliance, and minimize workplace injuries and fatalities.”As contractors increasingly use subcontractors to enhance the services provided to clients, it is critical that workers are qualified for the work they’re hired to do. Avetta improves visibility and simplifies contractor and subcontractor sourcing. From gathering insights to checking compliance, Avetta provides clients with an in-depth view of all the information they need to streamline contractor management with just a few clicks.The survey for the Canadian Occupational Safety’s ninth annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 took place between April 1 and 26, 2024

Enterprise Times
Jul 12th, 2024
Avetta Hires CMO to Lead Growth Charge

Avetta has announced the appointment of Gretchen Eischen as Chief Marketing Officer.

GlobeNewswire
May 8th, 2024
Avetta Unveils Supplier Analytics Solution For Efficient Compliance Management

LEHI, Utah and HOUSTON, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avetta®, the leading provider of Contractor Risk Management Software, announced its Supplier Analytics solution to help suppliers and prime contractors efficiently identify issues, navigate and execute compliance requirements, and enhance safety practices on the Avetta Platform.Suppliers are required to manage multiple compliance forms and tasks across health and safety, ESG, business, and cybersecurity. This includes identifying new compliance issues as regulations change and keeping a close eye on expiring certifications and the compliance status of all the clients they serve.Supplier Analytics dashboards provide clear visibility into completion status, compliance, and variances, enabling suppliers to anticipate upcoming deadlines, quickly identify issues, and prioritize tasks. Featuring a user-friendly design, Supplier Analytics allows users to effortlessly achieve and maintain compliance all in one place while freeing up time to get to more pressing tasks sooner.“Organizations deploy too many tools, forms, and surveys across multiple risk domains when managing supplier compliance,” said Taylor Allis, Chief Product Officer of Avetta. “This increases the cost of business for suppliers and can adversely impact risk and compliance rates. By providing safety, ESG, business, and cyber risk compliance in a single platform and empowering suppliers with analytics, we solve this growing problem. Since launch, this has been the fastest-adopted solution by our suppliers, helping them streamline compliance assessments and foster transparent collaboration with their clients and subcontractors.”For suppliers who manage subcontractors on the Avetta platform, additional dashboards are available to help manage the compliance of those subcontractors

Avetta
Apr 3rd, 2024
EQT Private Equity to Acquire Avetta from WCAS | Avetta

EQT commits to supporting Avetta in its ongoing growth and innovation journey.

Bloomberg
Apr 2nd, 2024
EQT Agrees to Buy Welsh Carson’s Compliance Risk Firm Avetta

EQT AB has agreed to acquire compliance software provider Avetta LLC, as private equity firms begin to regain their appetite for multibillion-dollar transactions.

Cision
Apr 2nd, 2024
Eqt Private Equity To Acquire Avetta From Wcas

EQT Private Equity to Acquire Avetta from WCAS

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