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- In this role, you will facilitate the adoption of Agile methodologies and ensure that Scrum practices are followed effectively. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitation: Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coaching: Mentor and coach teams on Agile principles and practices, helping to enhance their understanding and application of Scrum.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with product owners to ensure clear communication of the product vision, backlog prioritization, and acceptance criteria.
- Impediment Removal: Identify and address any obstacles or impediments that may hinder the team’s progress, fostering a culture of open communication.
- Performance Metrics: Track and analyze team performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between the team’s goals and the organization’s objectives.
- Agile Transformation: Actively contribute to the project’s Agile initiatives, promoting Agile best practices across teams.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of managing and delivering successful projects in an Agile environment.
- Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or equivalent Agile certifications.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, and related tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
- Soft Skills: Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) is a plus.
- Knowledge of software development practices and lifecycle.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
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