Sr Scrum Master

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Scrum Master, you will guide the Engineering teams through the Scrum Framework, help removing impediments that prevent teams from reaching their goals, and coach them to become self-organizing and cross-functional. You will be working closely with DevOps, Software Development and Test Automation scrum teams to help guide them in Agile/Scrum practices

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

· 
Facilitate Scrum events to help making them effective in achieving the intended outcomes.

· 
Coach and mentor, the team(s) to understand and apply Scrum principles and practices, provide guidance, and support continuous improvement actions, and promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

· 
Identify and remove obstacles that prevent the team(s) from achieving their goals and help them developing strategies to overcome challenges.

· 
Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure that the product backlog is properly maintained, prioritized, and refined to meet the team's goals.

· 
Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned on the team's goals and progress.

· 
Promote and support the Scrum values of commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage, and help the team embodying these values in their work.

· 
Help the team continuously improving its processes and practices, through inspection and adaptation, and by fostering a culture of experimentation and learning.

· 
Conduct Sprint Planning activities effectively

· 
Monitor and Present Scrum teams velocity and performance every sprint and implement improvements as needed

Required Qualifications

· 
This role requires experience in the Digital Project Management.

· 
Knowledge level is comparable to a master’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

· 
Strong understanding and experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum framework (Scrum Master Certification is required).

· 
Excellent leadership and facilitation skills, able to lead and guide the team through Scrum ceremonies and processes.

· 
Ability to coach and mentor team members, helping them to improve their skills and abilities.

· 
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and other departments.

· 
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, able to identify and solve problems and make sound decisions.

· 
Strong understanding of software development and project management, able to manage and track progress and identify and manage risks.

· 
Strong ability to navigate through ambiguity and change.

· 
Familiar with ADMS, AEMS, MMS or GIS software products (GE software is a plus).

· 
Knowledge of frameworks to scale Agile Practices would be plus.

· 
Experience working with DevOps teams, knowledge in DevOps tools and practices will be a strong plus.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes