Scrum Master

hybrid
1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 2E9
full-time . August 12, 2023

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic fintech company. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile practices, ceremonies, and ensuring the successful delivery of our software development projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including, product managers, technology professionals, and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, foster a culture of transparency, and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of our Agile processes.

Responsibilities:

Agile Facilitation: Act as a servant-leader and Agile advocate, guiding multiple development teams through the Agile framework, promoting self-organization, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Scrum Process Management: Coach and mentor development teams, product managers, and stakeholders on Scrum principles, ensuring adherence to Agile values, ceremonies, and practices.
Project Planning: Collaborate with product owners, portfolio and project managers, and development teams to create and maintain the product backlog, facilitate sprint planning, and assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Sprint Execution: Lead and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies, ensuring that teams are effectively tracking progress, addressing obstacles, and delivering high-quality increments.
Team Empowerment: Identify and address any impediments or conflicts that may affect team productivity or the overall project success. Enable the team to self-organize and make informed decisions.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels, managing expectations, and providing project status updates. Facilitate collaboration and transparency across teams and departments.
Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team velocity, sprint progress, and overall project health. Provide regular reports and insights to management and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Agile teams and the organization as a whole. Identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and promote Agile mindset and principles.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in a software development environment, preferably within the fintech or financial services industry.
Strong knowledge of Agile principles, frameworks, and practices, particularly Scrum.
Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)) is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, with a focus on fostering a positive and productive team environment.
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps Boards) and proficiency in Agile metrics and reporting.
Knowledge of SAFe processes and methodologies is considered a strong asset
Knowledge of fintech industry trends and regulatory compliance is a plus.
A passion for continuous learning and keeping up to date with the latest Agile methodologies and practices.

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