DevOps - Scrum Master - Halifax, Canada - NTT DATA

NTT DATA

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Scrum Master to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Relocation to Nova Scotia Required
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T4 or C2C

Position Summary:

Key leadership role responsible for guiding team/organization on use of agile/scrum practices and values, encourage self-organization, assess scrum maturity of the team, help remove impediments, facilitate discussions, decision making and conflict resolution.

Supports product owner and technical lead by maintaining and facilitating backlog grooming.

Scrum Master Responsibilities:
Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.

Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices.

Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items.

Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.

Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements.

Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing.

Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team.

Tracking project processes, deliverables

Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.

Helping the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction

Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments

Resolve conflicts and issues that occur

Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and coaching the team

Arrange for daily stand-up meetings, facilitate and schedule meetings, demo and follow local scrum ceremonies (daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective, etc.)

Manage and Oversee at least 2 scrum teams. Own and conduct Scrum of Scrum meetings and other cross scrum team ceremonies

Properly manage the backlog and aid team in determining suitable commitments for product backlog items and sprints

Create a positive and easy communication channel (team, product owner, stakeholders)

Protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions and remove impediments

Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and innovation. Mentor junior scrum master and participate in department level COE (Center of Excellence)

Use Jira as a tool to assist scrum team efficiency

Help balance the prioritization of technical debt against new feature innovation and software delivery

Address team dynamics, resolve conflict and resource constraints

Skills Required:
Certified scrum master, SAFe preferred.

3+ years of experience as a scrum master or in a similar role.

Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban principles

Excellent communication and servant leadership skills

Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability

Outstanding organizational skills

Passion for leading Scrum teams to continually improve quality and delivery

Proficient in agile/ scrum development methodology

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.