The Scrum Master is the key reference in a project following an agile framework as the Scrum methodology. He/she ensures the global understanding of the methodology by the Project Team and helps the team to maximise the project’s result. He/she protects the team for internal and external distractions.
The Scrum Master ensures the proper use and application of the Agile Methodology and coaches the Project Team along with the business lines and stakeholders, explaining which interactions with the team are helpful and which not.
Project follow-up
Set up and facilitate the Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Planning, Retrospective) and other meetings
Schedule and follow the key steps of the methodology
Guarantee a smooth use of the Scrum methodology and help the Project Team face any obstacles
Provide assistance or support to the Product Owner concerning the Product Backlog
Assist and support the team in the delivery of the Definition of Done (DoD), Sprint Backlog, etc.
Track team capacity and velocity metrics for planning and progress purposes
Project methodology and Coaching
Coach and challenge the Project Team
Help the Project Team face any difficulties and promote its gradual self-organization
Remove barriers to team effectiveness and protect the team from outside distractions
Ambassador of agile methods within the company
Provide to his/her superiors a reporting on the proper deployment of the Scrum methodology within projects
Risk & issue management
Ideal Profile
Language requirements: English - Good knowledge
Scrum master certification
Agile requirements
Agile teams are cross-functional. All required disciplines are represented in the team (analysis, development, testing, … ). However, although team members have a primary role representing a discipline, they are expected to take on other roles and contribute to other disciplines whenever it helps towards reaching the sprint goal.
Required experience / knowledge
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Technical experience
Mandatory
Knowledge of agile reporting and follow-up tools (e.g. Jira)
Understanding of tooling on automated unit testing, automated functional testing and continuous integration tooling
Sound knowledge of software development methodology
Sound knowledge of project management methodology
Preferable
Knowledge of IT process
Business experience
Mandatory
Expert knowledge of agile methodology and techniques (e.g. Kanban)
Soft skills
Attitude/Behaviour
Looks further than the day-to-day objectives, enable actions in line with the IT strategy
Good communication skils
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