.Scrum Master.
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Summary
Serves as Scrum Master at NCS Philippines, facilitating Scrum events, coaching Agile teams, removing impediments, managing backlogs with Product Owners, and tracking sprint progress. Requires 2-5 years of Scrum Master experience with deep Agile/Scrum knowledge and tools like Jira.
- Facilitate Scrum events (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
- Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile principles, practices, and values.
- Remove impediments that are blocking the team's progress.
- Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
- Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to stakeholders and management.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the product backlog.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the backlog.
- Ensure transparency and open communication within the team and with stakeholders.
- Promote continuous improvement within the team and the organization.
- Manage project releases and sprints.
- Education – At least graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or any related course.
- Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master certification is a plus
- Related Work Experience – 2-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully implementing Scrum in software development projects. Experience with web and mobile applications is highly desirable.
Knowledge -
- Deep understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
- Knowledge of various Agile methodologies (e.g., Kanban, XP).
- Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Knowledge of risk management and quality management principles.
Skills:
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with team members and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and motivate others.
- Proven ability to drive for results and hold teams accountable.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and adapt to change.
- Strong presentation skills.