JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and highly motivated Scrum master to help build the next generation of Management Systems Applications. The Technology & Operations Management Systems (TOMS) team develops and supports best-of-breed solutions to enable Technology, Operations and Finance divisions manage themselves as a business. The solutions enable the organization to operate efficiently, facilitate appropriate levels of control and provide timely information to support business decision making. Our platform is used by over 25,000 users globally and is leveraged to manage over $4 billion of spend per annum.
Success in this position requires a range of skills, both interpersonal and technical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively create and maintain the culture within the squad based on the organization and Agile leadership behaviors
• Ensures that the team is fully functional and productive
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand ups, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies
• Remove barriers and resolves impediments
• Engage with Agile Coaches to help identify and deliver against training needs to support Agile practices
• Coach the squad members and provide constructive feedback to help drive Agile maturity
• Maintain and update squad process metrics and artifacts to ensure accurate and transparent communications to Product Owner and other stakeholders
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Agile frameworks. In-depth knowledge of Scrum
• Familiar with other frameworks: Kanban, XP, Lean
• JIRA master ?Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies with track record of high-quality deliverables
• Excellent presentations skills: ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner; individually or in front of a group
• Experience working with global teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with clients, global teams and senior managers
• Strong attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high quality business solutions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Visio
NICE TO HAVE:
• Knowledge of DevOps practices
• Hands-on experience with agile management tools like Rally or Jira Align