Urgent Opening For Advisor - Scrum Master Position

Role & responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews) to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
• Proactively identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Collaborate with the team and Product Owner to define clear commitments for user stories, defects, and tasks.
• Promote open communication and conflict resolution within the team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation, tracking team velocity and progress to identify areas for improvement.
• Coach and mentor teams and Product Owners to enhance their understanding and application of Scrum practices, leading to higher levels of Agile maturity.
• Cultivate a trusting and transparent environment that encourages open problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-defined and prioritized product backlog.
• Lead by example, embodying servant leadership principles to empower and support the team.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to monitor team performance and inform decision-making.
• Guide estimation techniques and coach teams and Product Owners on effective planning practices.
• Apply advanced coaching and facilitation techniques to drive continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BE) or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of proven experience as a dedicated Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Preferred: First-level Scrum Master certification (CSM or PSM I).
• Comprehensive understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, and continual improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with team collaboration tools such as JIRA and ADO.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Demonstrated ability to remove impediments and ensure smooth project execution.

Experience Required:

8 plus years of experience