Description

Facilitate Agile ceremonies and remove impediments to keep the team effective. Translate product needs into requirements and support backlog management. Track metrics, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
• Aid the Product Owner in managing the product backlog, prioritizing items based on changing requirements and timelines.
• Protect the team from outside interruptions, anticipate challenges, and identify risks with mitigation solutions.
• Track and report team velocity and project metrics to foster a high-performing Agile culture.
• Ensure the team adheres to core Agile principles, VSP Agile standards, and maintains a Lean-Agile mindset.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of practical experience serving as a Scrum Master.
• Thorough understanding of the Agile software development lifecycle and hands-on experience with development teams.
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certification is required.
• Ability to identify cross-team dependencies and align work optimally.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills with proven servant leadership.
• Ability to set clear performance standards, hold team members accountable, and resolve conflicts positively.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Experience balancing competing demands for quality, scope, and schedule.

Preferred Skills

• PSM (Professional Scrum Master) certification.
• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices, and manage expectations.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate