Scrum Master IV

Jobdescriprtion :

As ScrumMaster youplay a key role in the definition development implementation andongoing improvement of Agile practices (with an emphasis on Scrum)within the organization.

You will facilitate sprint planningretrospective and daily activities related to standups and sprintburn down; as well as maintain relevant metrics that help the teamsee and understand their progress during a sprint.

In this role youll own and resolveidentified impediments.

Youllhelp build an environment where continuous deployment / improvementof the development process is the focus and everyones common goalis to deliver outstanding software as fast as possible to ourcustomers.

As ScrumMaster youre responsible for leading thecontinual Agile transformation and practices as well as promotingaccountability and transparency across all levels of theorganization.

RESPONSIBILITIESSTRATEGIES AND LEADERSHIP

• Serve as a senior team member responsible forfacilitating the adoption implementation and sustainability ofAgile processes principles and practices
• Leadthe scaling of Agile from team level to enterprise level
• Act as a change agent and as part of the team of Coachesleading and supporting teams and individuals in their Agilejourney
• Make decisions and independently driveany aspect of Agile rollout at a team and managementlevel
• Provide hightouch and handson teamguidance support and coaching in close cooperation andcollaboration across all roles and functions to facilitateincreasing maturity at a sustainable pace
• Actively build and contribute to the companys AgileCommunity and develop Communities of Practice mentor Agilepractitioners
• Create training materials andprovide training and coaching throughout theorganization
• Support Agile teams in theirdevelopment playbook creation and in establishing consistent bestpractices
• Collaborate with nonAgile teameducate and support them throughout transformation
• Define relevant metrics that help the program see howthey are doing
• Inspire all stakeholders at anylevel in their Agile transition.
• Develop coachand mentor team members to advance their skills andcareer
• Build trust with the business IT orother Divisions and throughout the organization
• Perform ongoing assessments of the teams Scrum maturityto inform ongoing support decisions
• Advise ondependency management techniques between internal teams and thirdparties release managers or between Agile teams
• Quickly establish collaborative partnership with keystakeholders and build trust to ensure leadership buyin across bothBusiness and IT Become a strategic partner in organizational roadmapping and structuring to drive increased ROI greater adoption andhigher transformation success
• Foster speedinnovation and encourage continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLSREQUIRED

• ScrumPractices
• Proficient withcommon Agile practices
• Proven ability inbuilding effective partnership with diverse groups in multiplelocations / environments
• Aptitude for learningand using technology for both teaching and actionresearch
• Able to garner respect throughout theorganization at all levels
• Thought LeaderChallenge status quo and grow every day. Able to build trust andearn respect at all levels within the company
• Communicative and facilitative Able to communicate wellwith all levels of the organization from Scrum team members toexecutives.

Able to lead and demonstrate valueadd principles to ateam in a collaborative way and influence employees at alllevels

• Assertive Ensure Agile / Scrum conceptsand principles are adhered to be a voice of reason and authoritymake the tough calls and manage conflicts
• Enthusiastic Highenergy and inspire others
• Continuous Improvement Continually growing ones craftlearning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and ateam
• Managing with Metrics
• Able to help leaders & teams define clear metrics andcoach them to have a data driven approach for decisionmaking
• Willing and able to quickly gain a highlevel understanding of the technical and business domains of theScrum teams
• Outstanding presentation andcommunication record (conference presentation professionalcommunity events)
• Deep understanding of commonAgile practices and better product envisioning and developmentpractices
• Superb conflict resolution andconsensus building skills
• Understanding offundamentals of iterative development software developmentprocesses and procedures

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree and / or equivalent workexperience required

CERTIFICATION

CSM / CSPO Certification or PMIACPpreferred

Scrum Master