Scrum Master

Job description

Scrum Master

  

Job Description:

   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. HPE brings together a portfolio that spans software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HPE invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients.

Learning does not only happen through training. Relationships are among the most powerful ways for people to learn and grow, and this is part of our HPE culture. In addition to working alongside talented colleagues, you will have many opportunities to learn through coaching and stretch assignment opportunities. You’ll be guided by feedback and support to accelerate your learning and maximize your knowledge. We also have a “reverse mentoring” program which allows us to share our knowledge and strengths across our multi-generation workforce.

The IT industry is changing. Simplicity, agility, and higher levels of value-to-cost are integral to the success of businesses around the globe. Supporting our global workforce with technology and infrastructure solutions, our internal IT team is a showcase for HPE Technologies. Working for HPE IT places you at the cutting edge of Cloud, Big Data, Security, Mobility and Data Center transformation. 

We in Pointnext RnD are looking for a Scrum Master to lead a scrum team working on solutions which enable Digital Support and Services experiences for HPE Customers. In this role you will be working in the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) model and will need to work closely with product owners, architects, and other scrum masters against a common backlog to deliver the overall project functionality. The candidate has to have a Software Development background, display technical leadership and be in a position to contribute to design/development/test work in the teams. Needs to have strong experience in Agile Software Development Processes.The role involves Agile process implementation, coaching and Continuous Improvement as part of a development team and a wider Enterprise organization.

Responsibilities

·  Scrum Master for a team using Scrum, Agile Development Practices and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
·  Responsible for making sure the team lives by the values and practices of Scrum (process owner/coach).
·  Display technical leadership and contribute to design/test work in the teams
·  Works with the team and the product owner to understand, estimate and refine the product backlog 
·  Facilitate a conversation about the stories with the scrum team. Coach the team on how to estimate work. Prepare required outcomes for the planning session.
·  Plan team sprints, with the outcome being the sprint backlog, sprint goals, and a team commitment.
·  Runs process ceremonies, tracks and escalates impediments
·  Contributes to Continuous Improvement(Kaizen) of team level metrics, processes in team and wider organisation
·  Participates in regular demonstrations of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders
·  Coordinate dependencies across the various Scrum teams’ work tasks.
·  Removes impediments to progress to help the team perform at their highest level
·  Facilitates sprint retrospective and Continuous Improvement. Mentor on process and development practices
·  Act as teams interface to management
·  Help coach the team in the proper application of agile and mentor new team members who have not worked in an agile model in the past.
·  Team motivator - keeps team on track, productive and growing in ability

Skills

·  Experience in the Scrum Master role and with Agile Scrum methodologies , preferably in a SAFe environment
·  Software Development experience
·  Exposure to Continuous Delivery methodologies
·  Scrum master certification is a plus(CSM, PMI-ACP etc)
·  Strong time management skills.
·  Adaptability to change, must thrive in a fast-paced, time-compressed and dynamic environment
·  Strong coaching and mentoring skills
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively to senior management, peers and team members
·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills; technical curiosity
·  Demonstrated ability to work in global, cross-functional, and virtual teams
·  Self-motivated, accountable, and having a sense of ownership and pride in the job

Education and Experience

·  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
·  Minimum 10+ years overall experience
·  2+ years of relevant scrum management or project management in an agile environment

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Values :

Partnership first: We believe in the power of collaboration - building long term relationships with our customers, our partners and each other

Bias for action: We never sit still - we take advantage of every opportunity

Innovators at heart: We are driven to innovate - creating both practical and breakthrough advancements

What do we offer?

Extensive social benefits, flexible working hours, a competitive salary and shared values, make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers. At HPE our goal is to provide equal opportunities, work-life balance, and constantly evolving career opportunities.

If you are looking for challenges in a pleasant and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Apply now below, or directly via our Careers Portal at www.hpe.com/careers  

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Job:
Engineering

Job Level:
Expert

    

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