Charles McElrath

About Charles McElrath

As a Senior Scrum Master at Northrop Grumman, I lead and mentor multiple Agile teams, driving the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices across the organization. With over 9 years of experience in this role, I have developed strong skills in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing dependencies, and removing impediments that may hinder progress.I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operation and Technology Management from Southern Polytechnic State University, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration (BSBA) in Business Administration and Management. I am also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), a Project Management Professional (PMP), and an ITIL Foundations V3 certified professional. My goal is to help teams deliver high-quality results while adhering to Agile principles and practices.

Experience

1. Senior Scrum Master

   Northrop Grumman

   Mar 2020 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   As a Senior Scrum Master, I manage multiple Agile teams, guiding them to deliver high-quality results while adhering to Agile principles and practices. I facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, ensuring that the teams stay focused, aligned, and continuously improve their performance.I collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure that team goals and priorities are well understood, dependencies are managed, and impediments are quickly identified and removed. My role involves tracking key metrics, such as sprint velocity and backlog health, to provide visibility into team performance and to support decision-making for future planning.In addition to managing team dynamics and promoting a culture of transparency and collaboration, I also coach and mentor Scrum Masters within the organization, helping them to refine their Agile practices and ensure consistency across teams. By empowering teams to self-organize and take ownership of their work, I help foster a high-performing, results-driven environment that aligns with both the business goals and the Agile values.

Education

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BSBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2011 — 2013

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operation and Technology Management

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Technical Recruiting
• Military Experience
• Communication
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Strategic Planning
• Operational Planning
• Dod
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Screening Resumes
• Event Planning
• Military
• Outlook
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Army
• Process Improvement
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Training
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Military Operations
• Peoplesoft
• Sourcing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Team Building