• Job Description

  Req#: 5673640003

  Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

  At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
  
  Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

  Your Impact

  As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in enabling and facilitating the effective implementation of the Scrum framework within an Agile development environment. You will be responsible for coaching and guiding cross-functional teams, promoting self-organization and continuous improvement, and ensuring that Agile principles are followed to deliver high-quality products or services. Additionally, the Operational Scrum Master will provide valuable analytics and insights to the leadership team, supporting data-driven decision-making processes. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and facilitation skills to foster collaboration, drive successful project outcomes, and maintain efficient operational processes.

  
  What You’ll Do

  Location: Remotely from US OR Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ or Seattle, WA office
  Reports to: Senior Manager, Data Solutions Engineering
  Direct Reports: 0

  • Facilitate Scrum Processes: Guide and coach the development team(s) and product owner(s) in Agile/Scrum principles and practices. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure that all participants understand the purpose and value of these events.
  • Team Support: Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment. Empower team members to take ownership of tasks and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Provide guidance, remove impediments, and promote problem-solving to ensure team success.
  • Product Owner Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the product owner to understand and prioritize product backlog items. Help the team to define clear, concise, and achievable sprint goals and user stories. Assist in managing stakeholder expectations and communication.
  • Agile Principles and Practices: Champion Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum values and methodologies. Educate and mentor team members, stakeholders, and other individuals on Agile principles, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Project Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of project requirements, objectives, and deliverables to ensure clarity and alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document project scope, timelines, and dependencies.
  • Monitoring and Tracking: Implement systems and processes to monitor project progress and track key metrics. Regularly assess the team's performance, sprint outcomes, and backlog status. Identify and address any deviations or potential risks promptly.
  • Reporting: Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports on project status, including progress, accomplishments, and challenges. Present reports to relevant stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on project health, timeline adherence, and resource utilization.
  • Work Backlog Communication: Establish effective channels of communication to manage and prioritize the work backlog. Facilitate discussions with the product owner and development team to ensure a shared understanding of backlog items, their priorities, and dependencies. Regularly communicate backlog changes, updates, and refinements to the team.
  • Documentation and Documentation Management: Create and maintain project documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint planning artifacts. Ensure that documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to the team and stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively. Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies. Regularly communicate risk status and potential impact to relevant parties.
  • Collaboration and Coordination: Foster a collaborative environment that encourages effective communication and coordination among team members, stakeholders, and external partners. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and information sharing to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Tools and Systems: Utilize appropriate project management and collaboration tools to support project analysis, monitoring, and reporting. Stay updated on the latest industry trends and tools to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Metrics and Analytics: Develop and maintain key performance metrics and analytics related to Agile and Scrum implementation. Provide regular reports and insights to the leadership team, highlighting progress, areas for improvement, and opportunities for optimization. Support data-driven decision-making processes by providing accurate and timely data.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes related to project analysis, monitoring, and reporting. Seek feedback from stakeholders and team members to identify areas for enhancement and implement relevant improvements.

  What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or or similar Agile certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist)
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile project management role.
  • Solid understanding of Agile principles, values, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to mentor and guide individuals and teams towards self-organization and high performance.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools and software.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.

  Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices

  Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
  
  
  The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 98,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 163,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 112,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 200,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).
  
  
  
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  The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 98,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 163,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 112,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 200,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).

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  Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

  Important Notes

  The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

  Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

  Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

  We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

• About the company

  Axon Enterprise, Inc. Its initial product and former namesake is the Taser, a line of electroshock weapons.

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