Role Description
Scrum Master Job Description
Position Summary
Seeking a proactive and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and support high-performing Scrum teams, while handling light administrative tasks to ensure smooth project operations.Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, etc.).
- Guide teams in Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of goals, scope, and product domain.
- Track and report on team metrics and progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Identify and remove impediments to team progress.
- Support project documentation and perform light administrative duties as needed.
- Foster strong relationships across teams and departments to enhance collaboration and delivery.
- Work flexibly to cover Australia time zones, including roster shifts, weekends, or after-hours support during deployments as required.
- Prepare monthly reporting, including Scrum Team metrics, DORA metrics, timesheets, and financial reports (PR/PO creation).
- Handle Jira queries and contribute to Microsoft BI reporting.
Must Have Skills & Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments, including leading Scrum of Scrum and PI planning sessions.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar platforms.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to support Australia time zone shifts, including weekends or after-hours deployments.
Good To Have Skills & Qualifications
- SAFe certification and/or Kanban certification.
- Experience with Jira query handling and Microsoft BI reporting.
- Prior experience working in matrixed or enterprise-level global organizations.
- Experience with financial administrative tasks related to project management (PR/PO creation).
- 8+ years of overall experience, including 5+ years leading Scrum teams.
Skills
Scrum Methodology,Agile Project Management,Jira