EOI: Scrum Master - Westpac

Job description

Expression of Interest for Scrum Master - Westpac

As the Agile Scrum Master you will provide day-to-day leadership for the project teams who adopt Agile ways-of-working. You will be leading a team through Scrum based sprints to deliver working software, in accordance with the Agile principles and values. You will be able to demonstrate skills in performing as a Scrum Master in a large organisation, ensuring the successful delivery of the program of work

You must have proven experience in working in complex programs of work and can demonstrate the following:
·  Leading teams and organisations in Agile concepts, principles, practices and behaviours.
·  Support practitioners and projects, identifying areas for improvement, developing improvement plans and working with individuals and teams to implement those improvements
·  Perform Agile Iteration Manager / Scrum Master Roles for new teams (if required to mentor others).
·  Helping to present and support Agile education and training activities as required
·  Strong facilitation and communication skills. Utilises facilitation skills to engage and include all team members and encourage a collaborative approach to completing tasks.
·  Expertise with the use of Agile project management tools. Ability to assist the team, as needed, to build skills of planning, goal setting, organising and delivering through collaborative effort.
·  Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
·  Experience of working with distributed teams and vendors
·  Able to provide suggestions and guidance when assisting the team with working through blockers, risks and opportunities for improvement.
·  Ability to mentor at the individual, team and project level.
·  Collaborate and leverage contacts in the wider Agile community to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. To be successful in the role, you will have:

·  At least 3 years' experience in Agile Scrum Master / Iteration Manager / Scrum Master roles
·  At least 3 years' experience in agile software development methodologies, values, principles and practices
·  At least 3 years' experience in coaching, team building and group facilitation
·  At least 3 years' experience in Scrum, SAFE, DevOps, Kanban, Lean and of Systems Thinking
·  Certified in relevant Agile certifications

Auto req ID

104721BR
Country

New Zealand
Required Education

None
Role ( Job Role )

Project Manager
State / Province

AUCKLAND
Primary job category

Project Management
Contract type

Fixed Term - Long Term
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

AUCKLAND
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

As per Job Description.
Country

New Zealand
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

As per Job Description.
Secondary Job Category

Other Project Management
Eligibility Requirements

Eligible to legally work in New Zealand.
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

Yes