Job Description
Corptec Technology Partners is an international player in the areas of business transformation and organisational performance. With a team of capable technologists, stoked by cultural and business success, Corptec functions as a strategic partner for its clients.
Our diversified client portfolio includes Australia’s best and brightest in FinTech, Retail, Telco and Government organisations.
It is mandatory to have SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification for this role
A Senior Scrum Master role who would work within the following scenarios:
May exist in new, complex or larger teams that are new to agile ways of working and thus require more intensive base of knowledge and experience to ensure the success of the team/s. They may also be used as a shared resource across teams, or to manage multiple scrum masters across multiple teams.
As a shared resource guiding multiple teams to work using a range of different agile values, principles and practices to improve BAU or project management.
in smaller BAU or project teams where there is no requirement for an Agile coach, this level of scrum master will have the skills and experience required to also undertake an agile coaching role. The Senior Scrum Master works with and influences across teams, coaching them to self-organise, structure, manage its work and achieve its goals.
As a key source of knowledge of agile values, principles and practices, the Senior Scrum Master provides guidance on agile operating models and strategies for newly formed teams or projects and existing delivery areas, taking into account the context, team maturity, focus, priority, flow and value.
The Senior Scrum Master removes blockages/impediments, and works with Product Owners to optimise the delivery of value through a correctly prioritised backlog, aligning to the end state vision. They coach and mentor the teams in agile values, principles, and practices, building a high performing dynamic and ensuring that the agreed agile process is correctly applied. They support the team to negotiate priorities and goals with the Product Owner and protect them from outside interruptions and distractions.
They also support the team to establish and maintain velocity ensuring they remain on track to meet their agreed goals. Senior Scrum Masters exercise a considerable degree of independence and undertakes a leadership role, with work performed under the broad direction of senior management. They undertake complex problem solving and issues management and develop strategic relationships to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
Key Tasks/Duties:
coach teams in agile values, principles and practices and model the agile mindset
plan, set up and facilitate agile event including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint
reviews and retrospectives
assist the team to plan, understand and be accountable for achieving its goals
anticipate and address/remove blockers/impediments that the team may encounter so
the team can remain focused on its goals
shape the design of processes and practices used by the team based on their maturity
and ensure team adherence to the agreed agile process rules
help the team manage and resolve conflicts and challenges, and play a key role in
improving team cohesion, motivation, dynamics and performance
create an environment of trust and respect where issues or concerns can be raised
safely
coach the teams and to be self-managing, self-organising and continually improving
identify and analyse risks and opportunities in relation to goal achievement or
performance, develop change strategies for consideration of team, and monitor
outcomes
in collaboration with the Product Owner, review and refine the product backlog, reprioritising and re-assessing the relevance of tasks/stories
negotiate with product owners and stakeholders to protect the team from external
influences impacting their ability to meet the agreed goals
co-ordinate with other teams as required to manage dependencies and support the
team to deliver
represent the team/s in meetings, and relay information from that meeting back to the
team
develop and deliver presentations, conduct rituals and events and be actively involved
in communication and change activities involving stakeholders
research agile trends, industry dynamics, frameworks and tooling to guide and improve
the agency’s use of agile methodologies
coach newer scrum masters to build capability and lead a community of practice to
facilitate continued learning and capability across the agency
make significant contribution to innovation, changes in workplace practices and
business improvement
develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and networks including representing
business area at meetings and other workplace events
research, analyse and apply problem solving skills to develop innovative solutions to
meet clients’ requirements.
If you feel you have the required skillsets for this job, Apply Now!
If interested and you think you are qualified, please send in your resume to Samiksha at recruitment@corptec.com.au
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