Required Education :
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Preferred Certification :
Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are highly desirable.
Qualifications (must-haves)
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably on large-scale enterprise modernization projects.
Deep functional understanding and experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks, principles, and practices.
Proven experience in facilitating all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Strong familiarity with ServiceNow, including the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) suite.
Understanding of core GRC processes and modules, including risk management, issue management, controls testing, and policy and compliance.
Experience working with development teams to ensure technical solutions align with established business requirements.
Nice to Have :
Ability to act as a change agent, promoting Agile principles and practices across the organization.
Tasks & Responsibilities :
Focus on enabling the team to self-organize and deliver high-value outcomes
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies
Remove impediments, and coach on Scrum theory and best practices
Serve as a shield for the team, protecting them from external distractions and scope creep
Maximize the team's productivity and foster a continuous improvement culture to meet the strategic GRC objectives of the RCE initiative
Soft Skills :
Proven ability to coach development teams toward greater self-organization and maturity.
Demonstrated experience in removing impediments and resolving conflicts to maximize team performance.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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