This is a remote position.
Scope of the project:
At NextLink, we are looking for a Senior Scrum Master who has a passion for agile product development and is able to drive it forward in our clients project. Ultimately, our aim is for our teams to work effectively together and to achieve the best outcome.
That is why we are looking for a good listener and observer with the ability to ask powerful open-ended questions. Someone who is open to new experiments and has a drive for continuous learning as well as understands the importance of self-improvement and self-reflection. You will need to translate current projects to the Agile process, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness and creating transparency on scope, resources, timing and risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for coaching up to two teams and empower them to become self-organized, performant teams Help the teams to improve their ways of working, to be efficient, effective and to work at a sustainable pace Help the teams and the company to increase collaboration, predictability and transparency. For that, you ensure a continuous management of an active backlog, good practices in writing clear stories and calculate and communicate team velocity. Enable the teams to make quick and sustainable decisions Organize and facilitate productive and effective meetings, agile ceremonies & workshops such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives Guide the team in identifying, tracking, and managing risks Be proactive in maintaining the healthy atmosphere and well-being within the teams Promote a culture that embraces change and values experimentation and innovation Live a learning and open feedback culture. You mentor development team members on Scrum principles, best practices and technical and personal growth Share your knowledge and actively participate in Agile Coaches Community of Practice
Requirements
Key Requirements:
At least 3 years full-time experience as a Agile Coach/Scrum Master Experience with various methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, XP Great written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders, from development teams, Product Owners, Product Management, and Senior Management Fluent English Effective facilitation and problem solving / conflict resolution skills - must be able to facilitate discussion of multiple approaches and drive resolution to conflicts and impediments Effective influencer, able to work upward and across teams to build rapport . Compelling storyboarding, presentation skills and influencing abilities Technical Background: experience in working in Software Development. Ability to facilitate, understand, and contribute to technical discussions. Tact, diplomacy and cooperation skills Attentive and empathic nature
Bonus skills:
Experience and certificate with SAFe Track record of continued and recent education in Scrum – including training, and participation in conferences, user groups, podcasts, etc. Experience on a Team of Teams level Experience in guiding and mentoring other Agile Coaches/Scrum Masters by sharing your expertise and helping them to grow Knowledge of DevOps principles and best practices Experience in pharmaceutical/ healthcare/ medical device industry and/or highly regulated environments Skills in Spanish or Catalan would be a plus
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