Senior Scrum Master

As a Senior Scrum Master at AVIZVA, you will be the proud skipper ofproject-level Scrum Ceremonies. You will act as a bridge of dialoguebetween the Scrum Team and other important stakeholders. You will notjust spot and voice the potential hiccups in your team’s progress, but youwill build solid safeguards by joining forces both within and beyond theteamAs an ambassador of Scrum principles and values, you will coach yourteam to be a devoted Scrum follower. You will master the project scopecurriculum and learn the program goal basics. You will team-up with theProduct Owner and make sure that the product backlog is always up tothe minute. You will be the face of your Scrum team in cross-teamdependency reviews.Job Responsibilities• Acquire a holistic overview of all ongoing projects, initiatives within theprogram, thoroughly understanding assigned projects' objectives,scope, and business alignment while identifying significant cross-teamdependencies.• Act as the custodian of Scrum practices and processes, leading theScrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review,Sprint Retrospective) effectively and aligning them with team goals.• Mentor the team on Agile practices, Scrum principles, product vision,and scope, empowering them to develop a shared sense of ownershipand continuous improvement.• Monitor project progress, provide timely feedback, and drive clear andtransparent communication within the team and with externalstakeholders.• Identify technical and people-centered risks/roadblocks that may hinderprogress, collaborating with stakeholders to define and proactivelymitigate risks, enabling the team to focus on core tasks.• Assist the Product Owner in refining and maintaining a visible,transparent product backlog by estimating story points and utilizinginsights from standup meetings.• Represent the team in weekly Scrum of Scrums meetings, presentingdetailed reports on progress, achievements, and alignment with projectgoals.• Attend PI Planning events, driving clear communication on workflowalignment and dependencies with multiple stakeholders of the AgileRelease Train.• Assume a proactive approach in eliminating the risk in question thus,enabling the team to stay focused on their core tasks.Skills & Qualifications• Demonstrated 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Masteror in Agile project management roles, exhibiting mastery in guidingteams to successful project outcomes.• Proficiency in facilitating Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, DailyStandups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, ensuring effectivecollaboration and productivity.• Extensive hands-on expertise in utilizing Agile project managementtools, particularly Jira, for comprehensive planning, tracking, andexecution of Agile projects. Strong emphasis on hands-on experience inJira automation.• Deep understanding and application of Agile estimation techniques likeStory Pointing and Planning Poker, fostering accurate project planningand delivery.• Expertise in utilizing advanced project scheduling tools like AdvanceRoadmap and PI Planning Tools such as Team Board Post Scheduler,enabling strategic project planning and execution.• Familiarity with SaFe methodology, providing added advantage inorchestrating large-scale Agile initiatives.• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and adapting to newmethodologies, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.Expert level of knowledge in Kanban practices and strong understandingof Lean principles.• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving ability, adept atmitigating risks and prioritizing tasks for efficient project delivery.• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldpreferred, underpinning theoretical knowledge with practical experience.• Demonstrated leadership in taking ownership of tasks and driving well-informed decision-making through a solutions-oriented mindset,fostering transparency and collaboration within the team.