Novocure
Scrum Master/ Release Analyst
NovocurePoland2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Scrum Master/Release Analyst, Location: Cracow, hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home office) Enterprise Technology, full time role, permanent position(employment of contract)

At Novocure, every role contributes to extending the lives of people living with cancer. As our new Scrum Master, you’ll play a key part in this mission and lead / oversee the adoption of release management and Scrum practices within the Enterprise Technology department.

This role will collaborate with release managers, product managers, portfolio managers, system engineers, and other technology team members to ensure adherence to best practices and the effective implementation of agile methodologies for delivering project functionality, change requests, and business development needs.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare for and facilitate all scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospectives, and sprint refinement
  • Take the role of SCRUM Master for Novocure internal development teams and facilitate the Agile development process for the development of key projects and change requests
  • Guide and coach the team on Agile Scrum principles and practices according to the company procedures (e.g., effectiveness of requirement and story writing)
  • Work with the Product Managers, System architects and the Developers to prioritize the product backlog
  • Track team performance metrics (e.g., team velocity), analyze data, and suggest improvements to the Scrum process based on insights gained
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risk, issues, and changes
  • Escalate risk, issues, roadblocks, etc. to appropriate management levels and manage escalations through to resolution
  • Assist Release Manager with documenting release notes, rollback plans, and impact analyses
  • Deliver per established project milestones

About You

To thrive in this role if you will need these essential qualifications.

  • 2+ years of experience acting as SCRUM Master
  • Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices
  • Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leaders and peers, effectively push back and ask questions that generate solutions (strong risk management skills)
  • Ability to collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams
  • Ability to review and assess risks associated with releases
  • Relationship building skills across all levels within an organization

These Additional Qualifications Are Preferred

  • 2+ years of working with Atlassian suite (Jira, etc.) or equivalent toolset; previous experience with the implementation of Atlassian/Jira a plus
  • Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a plus
  • SAFe certification and Kanban certification is a plus
  • Medical technology industry experience is a plus

About Us

Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you’ll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We’re a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.

Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division. With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research work alongside engineering development of advanced technologies. This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers.

What We Offer

The annual base salary ranges from 118 000 – 197 000 PLN gross per annum.

This pay range is the range of base pay compensation within which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.

This job includes the following benefits:

  • Performance related bonus
  • Life Insurance
  • Multisport card/Benefit system
  • Private Medical care
  • ..and more!

Novoflex – our trust-based hybrid work philosophy

We offer a flexible, trust-based hybrid working model for our office-based roles. Employees are asked to be in the office an average of three days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days work best for them. We understand that life is not always predictable, so if you need to adjust your schedule, such as leaving early, starting late, or working fewer days occasionally, we trust you to balance your time in a way that works for both you and Novocure.

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