Scrum Master

About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for Agile principles and practices, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment for our development teams.

You will play a crucial role in facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, and coaching the team to continuously improve their processes and deliver exceptional value.

Responsibilities :

Facilitate Scrum Events :

- Plan and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.

- Ensure that these events are conducted effectively and within the established timeboxes.

- Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within the team.

Remove Impediments :

- Identify and proactively remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.

- Work with stakeholders and other teams to resolve dependencies and address roadblocks.

- Escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

Coach and Mentor the Team :

- Coach the development team on Agile principles and Scrum practices.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

- Help the team to become self-managing and accountable.

- Mentor team members in regards to Agile best practices.

Promote Agile Practices :

- Champion Agile and Lean methodologies within the organization.

- Educate stakeholders on the benefits of Agile and Scrum.

- Support the team in implementing and improving their Agile practices.

- Encourage the use of XP practices where applicable.

Manage Stakeholder Communication :

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including product owners, developers, and other teams.

- Provide regular updates on sprint progress and team performance.

- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Track and Report Progress :

- Maintain and track sprint metrics, such as velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time.

- Generate reports and dashboards to visualize team progress and identify areas for improvement.

- Utilize Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc.

Change Management :

- Assist in organizational change management as it relates to Agile transformations.

- Help teams adapt to new processes and practices.

- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote Agile adoption.

Training :

- Plan, organize and deliver training to team members and stakeholders on Agile methodologies.

- Create and maintain training materials and documentation.

Required Skills and Experience :

Experience :

- 3-5 years of overall experience in software development or related fields.

- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.

- Experience in change management and Agile transformations.

- Experience working with multi-functional teams.

- Experience in a multinational environment.

Agile Expertise :

- Strong understanding of Agile and Lean principles and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

- Proven track record of successfully implementing and facilitating Scrum.

- Experience with various Agile tools (e.g, Jira, Confluence)