Job Summary
The Senior Scrum Master will guide and support multiple agile teams through the Scrum framework, ensuring continuous improvement and effective delivery of software projects.
They will serve as the bridge between the development team and the product owner, managing workflow and ensuring adherence to agile principles.
Responsibilities & Duties
Facilitate scrum events. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team follows the scrum framework.
Manages and navigates changes in direction, including priorities and expectations of clients and
stakeholders, to ensure successful completion of sprint sessions.
Manages communication with clients and stakeholders to improve transparency and disseminate
information.
Schedules and facilitates key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demos, and retrospectives.
Provides training on agile methodology to ensure development teams are practicing the core principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability and visibility.
Remove impediments. Actively identify and address obstacles that prevent the team from achieving its goals.
Support the product owner. Collaborate with the product owner to manage the backlog, prioritize work, and define clear team objectives.
Promote continuous improvement. Encourage the team to reflect on their processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Foster collaboration. Create an environment where team members can work together effectively and communicate openly.
Track progress. Monitor the team's performance, ensuring that they are on track to meet their commitments.
Coach team members. Provide guidance on agile principles and best practices, helping the team to improve its effectiveness.
Report on team performance. Keep stakeholders informed of the team's progress, highlighting any risks or issues that may impact the project's success.
Ensure scrum adherence. Make sure that the team adheres to the Scrum framework and that processes are followed correctly.
Facilitate communication. Ensure that all team members and stakeholders are aligned on project goals and status.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
8-10 years proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a tech environment.
Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Facilitation, negotiation, and mentoring skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in Digital Transformation and software development projects.
Certification in Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSM, or similar) is highly desirable.
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification will be a good advantage.