Twist Bioscience is hiring a
Staff Technical Program Manager/Scrum Master

Summary

The job is for a Staff Project Manager and Scrum Master at Twist Bioscience. The role involves managing complex projects using Agile methodology, coordinating with stakeholders, and guiding the Scrum team. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 8+ years of combined Scrum Master and People Leadership experience, strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of combined Scrum Master and People Leadership experience
• Solid technical background with familiarity or experience in software development, cloud, and web technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the scrum team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices
• Organize sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings
• Assist with coordinating user story grooming, sprint planning and review, and software demos
• Help remove impediments
• Measure project performance and assist with project risk management
• Report project status, risks, and escalations
• Work with product owners to help manage backlogs and new project requests
• Guide and mentor the scrum team to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity
• Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams and manage program risks and dependencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with geographically dispersed software development teams
• Familiarity with eCommerce platforms, Business Applications such as Salesforce.com and SAP
• Scrum Master certification is a plus
• PMP certification is a plus

Benefits

The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package