Scrum Master
Posted 8 days 7 hours ago by Slalom Build
This role is responsible for leading and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, ensuring they are delivered effectively while adapting them to meet the needs of both the organisation and the team. The Scrum Master coaches teams to collaborate efficiently, organise their work successfully, and make realistic commitments that result in reliable product increments. Working closely with the Product Owner, they help provide a clear vision and direction for the product or service, ensuring the team understands where it is headed. They also support and mentor the Product Owner in making informed product decisions, fostering strong product ownership practices, and addressing any behaviours or anti-patterns that may hinder the success of the team or product.
Skills- Strong knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum practices, with a passion for building self-organising, high-performing teams.
- Skilled facilitator and coach, enabling teams to take ownership of their processes, resolve conflicts effectively, and deliver against shared goals.
- Experienced in partnering with Product Owners and stakeholders to drive alignment, secure buy-in, and achieve successful outcomes.
- Collaborative and influential communicator, able to build strong relationships across technical teams and business functions within global organisations.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach in fast-paced environments.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Technology Product or Service Delivery.
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
- Advanced Knowledge of at least one complimentary Agile practice Kanban or Lean Startup.
- Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks(SAFEe, LeSS) as well as waterfall frameworks(PRINCE2 or PMP).