Scrum Master

Overview

The Scrum Master will facilitate agile practices, support the development team, and ensure effective collaboration between stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Ensure the team understands and follows Scrum principles and practices.
• Promote a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring a safe space for open communication and conflict.

Coaching And Mentoring

• Coach the development team on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring a clear understanding of product goals and scope.
• Mentor less-experienced colleagues and other teams on agile methodologies and best practices.

Impediment Removal And Risk Management

• Identify and proactively remove any impediments or obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
• Manage and help mitigate risks and issues, escalating to the appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
• Protect the team from external distractions and interferences.

Stakeholder Management And Communication

• Facilitate effective communication between the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Report on team progress and performance using relevant metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown).
• Ensure transparency and visibility of the team's work to all stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and help the team conduct effective retrospectives.
• Encourage the team to find innovative solutions and experiment with new ways of working.
• Lead the team in refining their processes and enhancing their productivity.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
• Experience working within the financial industry is a significant asset.
• Proven experience in coordinating and/or leading large, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with agile management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) is an asset.
• Familiarity with transactional data reporting and financial products (e.g., OTC products) is highly desirable for specific roles.

Certifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I).
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).

Personal Attributes And Competencies

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A strong sense of accountability and a customer-focused mindset.

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