The Scrum Master at CEQUENS plays a pivotal role in facilitating and guiding agile practices within the engineering department. This position involves overseeing the Scrum process, helping the product development teams to work efficiently and effectively while ensuring that agile principles are adhered to. The Scrum Master acts as a coach for the Scrum team, assisting them in resolving challenges, enhancing collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement in all project activities.
Agile Facilitation and Leadership
· Facilitate daily scrum meetings, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings to ensure clear communication and organization.
· Coach team members in agile methodologies and practices, ensuring that the process is followed correctly and efficiently.
Team Coordination and Support
· Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure smooth delivery of all project deliverables.
· Help the development team to remove impediments and shield them from external distractions to achieve sprint goals.
Process Optimization and Adaptation
· Continuously evaluate and tailor agile processes to meet team needs and address the evolving challenges of software development projects.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging the team to experiment with new techniques and tools that can enhance productivity.
Stakeholder Communication
· Facilitate communication between the project team and product owners, ensuring that there is clarity on project priorities and progress.
· Report to senior management and other stakeholders on project status, sprint outcomes, and potential improvements.
Team Building and Conflict Resolution
· Promote a collaborative team environment that values open communication and trust among team members.
· Help resolve conflicts within the team quickly and efficiently, ensuring that team dynamics lead to positive outcomes.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
· 2-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in agile project management, preferably within a software development setting.
· Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar agile project management certification is highly desirable.
· Strong understanding of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
· Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentorship abilities.
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mediate between competing interests.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams and handling complex dynamics.
· Proficiency in project management tools and software that support agile methodologies.
