Acquire a holistic overview of all ongoing projects, initiatives within the program, thoroughly understanding assigned projects objectives, scope, and business alignment while identifying significant cross-team dependencies.
Act as the custodian of Scrum practices and processes, leading the Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) effectively and aligning them with team goals.
Mentor the team on Agile practices, Scrum principles, product vision, and scope, empowering them to develop a shared sense of ownership and continuous improvement.
Monitor project progress, provide timely feedback, and drive clear and transparent communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
Identify technical and people-centered risks/roadblocks that may hinder progress, collaborating with stakeholders to define and proactively mitigate risks, enabling the team to focus on core tasks.
Assist the Product Owner in refining and maintaining a visible, transparent product backlog by estimating story points and utilizing insights from standup meetings.
Represent the team in weekly Scrum of Scrums meetings, presenting detailed reports on progress, achievements, and alignment with project goals.
Attend PI Planning events, driving clear communication on workflow alignment and dependencies with multiple stakeholders of the Agile Release Train.
Assume a proactive approach in eliminating the risk in question thus, enabling the team to stay focused on their core tasks.
Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated 3 to 8 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or in Agile project management roles, exhibiting mastery in guiding teams to successful project outcomes.
Proficiency in facilitating Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.
Extensive hands-on expertise in utilizing Agile project management tools, particularly Jira, for comprehensive planning, tracking, and execution of Agile projects. Strong emphasis on hands-on experience in Jira automation.
Deep understanding and application of Agile estimation techniques like Story Pointing and Planning Poker, fostering accurate project planning and delivery.
Expertise in utilizing advanced project scheduling tools like Advance Roadmap and PI Planning Tools such as Team Board Post Scheduler, enabling strategic project planning and execution.
Familiarity with SaFe methodology, providing added advantage in orchestrating large-scale Agile initiatives.
Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and adapting to new methodologies, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices. Expert level of knowledge in Kanban practices and strong understanding of Lean principles.
Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving ability, adept at mitigating risks and prioritizing tasks for efficient project delivery.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, underpinning theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
Demonstrated leadership in taking ownership of tasks and driving well-informed decision-making through a solutions-oriented mindset, fostering transparency and collaboration within the team.
