Scrum Master for IT Delivery

Job description

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

 

Objectives of the Position

 

·  We are looking for an Scrum Master to facilitate the Scrum process, enabling the squad to work efficiently, and promoting continuous improvement to deliver for enterprise-grade IT solutions for BASF Agricultural.  The role involves both technical and leadership skills to drive efficient product delivery.
·  High-level objectives are as follows:
·  Facilitate Scrum Processes
·  Organize Scrum Events
·  Remove Impediments
·  Servant Leadership
·  Coaching and Mentoring
·  Continuous Improvement
·  Product Owner Collaboration
·  Metrics and Transparency
·  Conflict Resolution
·  Alignment
·  Risk Management
·  Team Empowerment

 

Main Tasks

 

·  Ensure that the Scrum framework is understood and implemented correctly by the Scrum Team, including the Product Owner and Development Team.
·  Organize and facilitate Scrum events, such as Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, to ensure they run smoothly and effectively.
·  Identify and eliminate any obstacles or impediments that are hindering the progress of the Scrum Team. This could involve liaising with external stakeholders or addressing internal issues.
·  Embrace a servant leadership approach by supporting the team's needs, enabling self-organization, and fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
·  Provide guidance and coaching to the Scrum Team and stakeholders in understanding and adopting Scrum principles and practices.
·  Promote a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating Sprint Retrospectives and encouraging the team to identify and implement enhancements in their processes and practices.
·  Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the team.
·  Help the team understand and use relevant metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and maintain transparency.
·  Mediate conflicts and facilitate open communication within the team, encouraging constructive discussions to resolve issues.
·  Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders and ensure their expectations align with the team's capabilities.
·  Ensure alignment between the team's work and the organization's goals and priorities, helping the team deliver value that aligns with customer and business needs.
·  Identify and address risks and dependencies that may affect the team's ability to deliver the planned increments of work.
·  Foster a sense of ownership and empowerment within the team, encouraging them to make decisions and take responsibility for their work.

 

Requirements

 

Education

·  Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or business-technology related discipline

 

Working Experience

·  Min. 3-5 years of professional experience in IT and / or IT Consulting

 

Skills

·  Expertise to effectively use Microsoft Azure DevOps to facilitate Agile and Scrum processes, manage work items, and support the team in delivering value to the organization.

 

 

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, are part of the Global Digital Services team, which is the technology powerhouse driving our vision. As an integrated hub focused on digital growth and innovative business solutions, you will find many opportunities to create an impact here. 

 

Whether you want to streamline processes with robotics automation, deep-dive into emerging technologies, or help tell the story of BASF – we have you covered. By investing in best-in-class tools and encouraging cross-functional collaboration, we empower our people to be curious and pursue any area of the business that interests them. The bottom line? We want you to bring your differences and spark positive evolutions in BASF. Further Information at BASF Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur