Scrum Master

• Set schedules, facilitate discussions and resolve problems
• Guide and shape team-oriented behaviours and interactions
• Lead a team in design, implementation, testing and validation of programming code and products
• Document and communicate expectations, resolutions and product information.
• Guide teams to a culture of focus, improving the organization of their work through sprint planning and reviews throughout a project life cycle
• Guides departments and teams towards cross-functional orientation by serving as an Agile consultant, helping plan and coordinate new workflows and patterns and scheduling of task assignments and goals
• Continually monitor progress of team members across department boundaries and provide support to engage employees to achieve goals
• Form partnerships across departments to streamline work processes and improve the speed at which the company can respond to and capitalize on opportunities
• Integrate technology into employee workflows to increase the speed and accuracy of changes to improve the results of these work processes, emphasizing continuous improvement
• Complete monthly status reports and present to upper management
• Escalate issues in the implementation of Agile methodologies to expedite process correction, creating strategies that resonate with the culture of the organization

• A Scrum Master's main responsibility is making sure that the day-to-day operations related to software development are performed effectively and efficiently. They support a cross-functional team to remove obstacles that could hinder progress, build strong relationships with program owners and application users, and ensure the successful delivery of all tasks and projects.
• Additionally, they are in charge of assisting the team by driving daily scrums, tracking progress, and perform reviews
• Teach the concepts of task definition, velocity and burndown metrics to all staff

• Previous experience in financial services environment preferably banking is an advantage.
• Minimum requirements for Scrum Master positions include at least a bachelor's degree in business or a related position

• Must possess certification as a Scrum Master or Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile and Lean methodologies

• At least two years of experience with exercising Agile methodologyHe/she should also have at least five to seven years of experience with information technology (IT) project management, proven leadership skills, the ability to solve problems efficiently, and time management skills
• A Scrum Master should also possess the ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written form, as well as work well with many different departments and divisions
• Strong aptitude in leveraging HTML, CSS and JavaScript