Scrum Master

Are you a Scrum Master with experience working with Embedded Software and Digital development teams? Our client who are well known consultancy are looking for an ambitious and passionate Scrum Master with a thorough knowledge of Agile principles. If this sounds like you, keep reading to learn more.Our client is embarking upon a Digital Transformation and as such, they are seeking an experienced and influential Scrum Master, to support these transformation initiatives.

• Flexible work
• Perth CBD
• Day rate: up to $150 p/h

About the role:In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating agile-based development process, scrum ceremonies, deliver understanding project impediments to eliminate them, and track, and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress through Jira to all involved stakeholders.Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ensure that the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritisation, team accountability, and visibility.
• Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and resource assignments as required and manage issues and risks.
• Work with the respective Teams Leads to align the priorities and coordinate the activities.
• Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices.
• Support the Product Owner to maintaining the product backlog.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a collaborative, transparent, and self-organized team culture.
• Coordinate and lead Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Serve as a servant-leader, advocating for the team and eliminating obstacles to enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Stay abreast of Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices, whilst coaching the development team on Scrum methodologies.
• Foster understanding and adoption of the Scrum framework, roles, and responsibilities among team members.
• Encourage continuous improvement and experimentation within the team.
• Maintain and update Scrum artifacts, such as the Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the development team and stakeholders, including the Product Owner, customers, and management, particularly during Sprint Showcases.
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new team members to JIRA, providing guidance on navigation, issue management (user stories, tasks, bugs), and status updates.

About you:

• 3 + years proven experience as a Scrum Master working with technical teams, preferably in Digital Transformation.
• Strong understanding of agile principles, frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor individuals at various levels of agile maturity.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt agile methodologies to suit the specific needs and challenges of the team.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits:This role presents a unique opportunity to join a leading organisation that prioritise work-life balance and put their people at the centre of their processes. This is an influential role that will afford you the opportunity support a large organisation Digital Transformation.To be considered for this role, submit your CV today (in Word format) by clicking the 'Apply' button. For further information, please contact Edem Dokli on edem.dokli@psgaus.com.au.