Intermediate IT Scrum Lead

This role will help the organization in attaining its goals through Agile delivery which helps improve the lives of our users and increase overall efficiency. The ideal candidate will help foster the Agile ways of working and be adaptable on different situations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Organizes and facilitates key Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Acts as a coach to the Scrum Team and other stakeholders, promoting Agile principles and values.
• Collaborates closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-maintained Product Backlog and a clear understanding of priorities.
• Ensures that Scrum artifacts, such as burndown charts, are maintained and accessible to the team and stakeholders.
• Facilitates and supports the Scrum Team in continuous improvement efforts, including adjustments to processes and practices.
• Ensures that the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artifacts, is understood and followed by the Scrum Team.
• Assists the team in understanding and using Agile metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Provides training and guidance to the team and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and roles.
• Ensures the Agile team meets its commitments and enables an environment where the team feels safe to push the boundaries of learning and growth.
• Removes impediments blocking the team's progress.
• Coordinate with other teams including other Scrum Leads, Agile Coaches, and Release Train Engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• With at least 3 years of experience in a dedicated Scrum Lead role in an Agile environment
• At least 4 years of experience in systems development
• Experience in making Release timeline
• Proven experience in coaching teams and foster self-organization
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Agile tools (JIRA)
• Experience handling multiple Agile squads
• Experience in assisting the team understand and track Agile metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have attended Agile, Scrum, Kanban trainings
• Certifications in Scrum (CSM, PSM), Kanban, SAFe
• Experience using JIRA
• Have experienced in identifying areas for continuous improvement
• Have in depth experience delivering Agile projects from inception to closure

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

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