Scrum Master

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate Agile Practices:

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Coach the team on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

1. Team Support:

• Act as a servant-leader for the Scrum team, helping them achieve their goals and maintain focus on delivering value.
• Shield the team from external interruptions and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

1. Impediment Management:

• Identify and remove roadblocks or escalate them as necessary to maintain team productivity.

1. Collaboration:

• Partner with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for sprints.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between cross-functional teams.

1. Progress Tracking and Reporting:

• Track sprint progress using Agile tools and metrics such as burndown charts, velocity, and team performance indicators.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on sprint progress and team performance.

1. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive their implementation.
• Promote a culture of innovation and learning within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within Agile software development teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with scaling frameworks like SAFe or LeSS.
• Technical background or understanding of software development processes.
• Experience in coaching teams transitioning to Agile methodologies.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset.
• Passion for Agile practices and delivering value-driven outcomes.