Scrum master/Chef de projet/Scrum master/Cheffe de projet

Context :

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.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Project Leader/Scrum Master with at least 4 years of experience to support our Engage program, focused on a telephony migration project. The ideal candidate will guide and facilitate our small team, ensuring efficient project execution and integration with other teams, primarily through Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities:

Agile Squad 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 squad in the delivery of the Definition of Done (DoD), Sprint Backlog, etc.
• track squad capacity and velocity metrics for planning and progress purposes

Agile methodology and Coaching

• Responsible for ensuring that the agile techniques used by the squad (Scrum or Kanban) is the most efficient for the squad, are understood and enacted
• Servant-leader for the Squad
• Shields the squad from interruptions (increase focus of the squad) by helping those outside the Squad to understand which of their interactions with the Squad are helpful and which aren’t, maximizing the value created by the Squad
• Defines and updates with the Squad members, the Squad Strategy
• Coach, challenge, and protect the squad
• Tracks squad capacity and velocity metrics for planning and improvement purposes
• Continuous Improvement sponsor identifying related-tasks and focusing on smooth acceptance and delivery by the squad
• Resolves Squad-level impediments (risks, issues, ...)
• Active internal & external stakeholders’ interaction
• Maintains relationship with third-party providers in close collaboration with Cluster SM and Asset Management, when applicable

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in her/his role of Squad Scrum Master
• Knowledge of agile reporting and follow-up tools (e.g. Rally)
• Sound knowledge of software development methodology
• Sound knowledge of project management methodology

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of tooling on automated unit testing, automated functional testing, and continuous integration tooling

• Proven on-the-field Delivery experience
• Knowledge of Payments domain is a differentiator
• Knowledge of agile methodology and techniques (e.g. Kanban)

Working: Hybrid/Remote