Scrum Master I

Job Description

" Scrum,Agile Methodology,Jira tool ","description":" POSITION DESCRIPTION: Scrum Master EDUCATION: Bachelordegree in business or a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering) required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Companylearning philosophy, is required. EXPERIENCE: Ten years of progressive responsibility as a scrum master\/agile project manager in an insurance environment. Proven experience as a scrum master on several successful software development projects involving multiple developers is preferred. SKILLS\/KNOWLEDGE\/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED: - Clear understanding of one of the agile frameworks and key best practices (Disciplined Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban etc.) - Knowledge of Spotify model is preferred - Should have experience in .NET - Should be familiar with various Agile estimation techniques - Should be familiar with scrum ceremonies - Should have knowledge of agile metrics - Should have prior experience managing onshore-offshore model - Should have experience managing medium to large development teams - Should have good people management skills - Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills. - Must demonstrate leadership ability to effectively interact with all levels of management. - Stakeholder Management, Negotiation and Communication skills. - Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development. - Ability to help manage scrum team backlog and priorities using agile based tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Rally\/Central Agile, Version1, etc.). - Excellent communication, facilitation and mentoring skills. - Ability to effectively present budgetary and\/or cost information and respond to questions as appropriate. - Demonstrable conflict resolution skills. - Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills. - Knowledge of tools used to assist with scrum team planning (ServiceNow, Jira, Agile Manager, Version1, etc.). - Ability to be flexible as projects are often non-routine and require re-prioritizing of workload. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Ability to perform other assignments as required by senior management. ","