information technology Scrum master

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Certification:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are highly desirable.

Qualifications (must-haves)

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably on large-scale enterprise modernization projects.

• Deep functional understanding and experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks, principles, and practices.

• Proven experience in facilitating all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Strong familiarity with ServiceNow, including the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) suite.

• Understanding of core GRC processes and modules, including risk management, issue management, controls testing, and policy and compliance.

• Experience working with development teams to ensure technical solutions align with established business requirements.

Nice to Have:

• Ability to act as a change agent, promoting Agile principles and practices across the organization.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Focus on enabling the team to self-organize and deliver high-value outcomes 

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies

• Remove impediments, and coach on Scrum theory and best practices 

• Serve as a shield for the team, protecting them from external distractions and scope creep

• Maximize the team's productivity and foster a continuous improvement culture to meet the strategic GRC objectives of the RCE initiative

Soft Skills:

• Proven ability to coach development teams toward greater self-organization and maturity.

• Demonstrated experience in removing impediments and resolving conflicts to maximize team performance.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.