Scrum Master Ii

Job Description

Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW An Agile Coach is responsible for encouraging the team, enabling them to adopt and improve Agile methodologies in solving problems, managing projects, and cultivating individuals growth.

• Scrum Master and Team Coaching: Guide and mentor Scrum Masters in effectively fulfilling their roles. Coach the Development Team and Product Owner on Agile principles, practices, and values to deliver valuable products that delight customers. Foster self-organization within the Scrum Team and Development Team, empowering them to manage their work and optimize their processes. Assess the scrum maturity of the team and organization, guiding them towards continuous improvement at a sustainable pace.
• Impediment Removal and Problem-Solving: Facilitate the identification and removal of roadblocks hindering team progress, potentially by connecting them with the right resources. Cultivate a safe and trusting environment where team members can openly discuss problems and collaborate on solutions without fear of blame.
• Agile Facilitation and Communication: Guide discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution within the team. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and synchronize activities between Scrum Teams. Champion transparency by improving internal and external communication, ensuring information flow across stakeholders.
• Product Management and Backlog Refinement: Support and coach the Product Owner, particularly in refining and managing the product backlog.
• Agile Transformation and Support: Lead the organization\'s Agile transformation by aligning processes, metrics, and practices across Scrum Teams. Facilitate Tribe-level retrospectives and review Tribe throughput to identify areas for improvement. Participate in other tasks related to the organization\'s Agile journey/transformation.

• Education – At least graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance or any related course.
• Related Work Experience – At least 5 years of Scrum Master experience and at least 1-2 years of experience as Agile Coach with exposure to agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.). Proven experience coaching and mentoring Agile teams and individuals. Experience working in across-functional team environment. Experience with Agile transformation initiatives (a plus).
• Knowledge – Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) (a plus).
• Deep understanding of: Project Management, Resource Management, Financial Management, Contract Management, Governance & Risk Management.
• Skills – Excellent time management, prioritization, iterative planning, scoping, and estimation practices for teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts and business problems, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Demonstrates leadership, mentoring, and a growth mindset. Ability to make sound decisions based on data and Agile principles, and to identify and mitigate risks. Proactive in recognizing risks and adapting to changing environments. Ability to foster ownership and accountability within teams.
• Additional – Must have a passion for new consumer technology and the emerging mobile landscape. Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.

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Job ID and travel details: Minimal travel, No managerial responsibility, Location: Philippines, Manila (Vendor Site).

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