Ross Pattison
SCRUM MASTER / AGILE FACILITATOR / SERVANT LEADER
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Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny25 USD/hourMember since March 5, 2026
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About
Certified SAFe Scrum Master and Agile facilitator with 5+ years supporting Agile transformation, Jira administration, and delivery transparency across technical, operational, and enterprise communication environments.Skilled in EazyBI analytics, workflow optimization, and coaching teams toward predictable, high-quality delivery. Prior to this position, I worked in hospitality for over 15 years, specializing in task force management for hotels and restaurants.
Experience
Scrum Master | PNC Financial Services
January 2023 – Present- Lead Agile delivery for PNC’s enterprise-wide internal marketing and communications ecosystem, supporting 19+ mnemonics and high-visibility content channels such as JungleMail, News Online, and enterprise bulk communications.
- Collaborate with marketing, compliance, governance, and internal comms leadership to streamline messaging workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and manage dependencies.
- Reduced reporting time by 4-5 hours weekly by automating metrics utilizing Power BI
- Supported a multi-year ERP modernization initiative, guiding teams through complex system redevelopment across finance, accounting, and operational workflows.
- Increased delivery throughput by 37% by streamlining intake workflows, optimizing Jira boards, and coaching teams toward tighter sprint discipline.
Software Developer, Quality Engineering | PNC Financial Services
January 2021 – January 2023- Developed and tested web and mobile features within a regulated environment.
- Used Jira for traceability, compliance, and sprint visibility in delivery pipelines.
- Authored process documentation, SOPs, and technical guides.
- Collaborated with QA and business teams to ensure release readiness.
September 2019 – March 2020
- Coordinated multi-departmental execution of complex group programs.
- Managed pipelines and drove a 7% increase in repeat business through strategic engagement.
- Improved quality of operational handoffs via standardized communication.
Multi-Property Operations & Task Force Leadership | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
November 2010 – September 2019- Advance through five progressive leadership promotions, overseeing multi-property operations and performance improvement initiatives.
- Directed teams of 20-70 through complex turnaround efforts, renovations, and new property openings.
- Designed and implemented standardized SOPs, onboarding frameworks, and training programs to elevate operational consistency.
- Led enterprise-level change-management initiatives to streamline processes and align service standards across locations.
Education
Some college specializing in General Studies, also a technical certification in Full-Stack Web Development from Tech Elevator.

