Scrum Master III
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Overview
As a Scrum Master, you will lead Agile delivery teams in the successful execution of technology solutions and product releases. Acting as a servant leader, you will guide multiple scrum teams, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure Agile principles and Scrum practices are effectively implemented.
Requirements
- Scrum Master certification such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or equivalent
- 6+ years' experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role
- Proven experience delivering IT solutions using Scrum and Agile methodologies
- Experience managing multiple Scrum teams simultaneously
- Strong experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing sprint delivery
- Experience working with Product Owners on backlog refinement and prioritisation
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and delivery teams
Responsibilities
- Lead and support multiple scrum teams in the effective application of Agile and Scrum principles
- Create an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Coach, mentor, and support team members on Agile values, practices, and ways of working
- Facilitate team discussions, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal setting
- Ensure teams have the information and resources required to successfully deliver sprint commitments
- Remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and mitigate delivery risks
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Assist Product Owners with backlog management and sprint readiness
- Monitor progress against sprint goals and manage unplanned work appropriately
- Track delivery metrics, sprint velocity, and team performance to support continuous improvement
- Communicate sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes to stakeholders
- Build strong relationships between development teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders
- Support the delivery of product releases and ensure alignment with business expectations
- Maintain Agile delivery documentation and reporting
- Champion Agile methodologies and Scrum best practices across the organisation
- Drive improvements in team effectiveness, delivery predictability, and product quality
- Promote transparency, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability within teams
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