Scrum Master

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description :

Within our company wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are building an internal software development and delivery team focusing on high value and strategic products for the digital transformation.

We are recruiting for junior, experienced and leadership roles to establish this capability for scaling as we shift our technology landscape to products and platforms.

We are building a culture that is value driven, diverse and inclusive, innovative and fun with challenging problems and opportunities to solve.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Scrum Master who will have the opportunity to accelerate the innovation and delivery of the different processes and products within Digital Products.

Someone eager to have a high impact on the digital transformation journey we are currently on. We are looking for an excellent coach who is passionate about serving the organisation and engineering teams to facilitate effective collaboration and the delivery of high-quality products.

The Scrum Master will be a servant leader for the engineering team, coaching the team in Agile, Scrum and other Agile values and practices.

They will enable close cooperation across the teams and functions, shielding the team from distractions and removing impediments.

We are looking for a Scrum Master who is humble, committed, observant, knowledgeable and completely aligned with values of Care, Courage and Curiosity.

An excellent communicator and an expert in developing strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

The Scrum Master will be responsible for championing, leading, and enabling Agile ways of working, including facilitating Scrum ceremonies, Agile events, coaching and enacting Agile values and practices.

Ensure the team is fully functional and productive, maximising the throughput of the team.

Enables effective working relationships across the product and engineering teams, facilitating delivery of agreed scope and aligned with agreed quality standards.

Be a servant leader to the engineering team and provide the team with the environment and support needed for self-organisation and cross-functionality and ultimately success.

This includes identifying and managing distractions and aligning personal and business goals to enable team members to do the work that they are passionate about.

Enable a culture of psychological safety and effective collaboration, including encouraging healthy tension but calling out poor and inappropriate behaviours if the team members don’t do this themselves.

Influence the product owner and engineering team to arrange the backlog to maximise value and establish techniques for effective product backlog management.

Solve complex problems and lead change which increases the productivity of the team.

Maintain and enhance knowledge of relevant methodologies, technical, market, business and other specialised areas in order to enable continuous improvement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification, I.e. Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering etc or Diploma / Certificate - Agile Qualified (Scrum / Kanban / SAFe)

A minimum of 5+ years in project leadership.

Advanced knowledge of Agile, Scrum and other Agile values and practices.

Demonstrable ability to collaborate and enable effective working relationships across functions and teams.

Demonstrable ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple competing priorities and resolve complex problems.

Excellent communication and coaching skills.

A people person with an ability to recognise strengths in people and the unique value each person contributes.

A conscientious, considerate, and hard-working team member and role model.

Exposure to programming and marketing, including but not limited to development, testing and user experience.

A sound understanding of the application delivery, maintenance and support lifecycle and ideally exposure to product lifecycle management / phases.

Detail-oriented and a fast learner.

Desirable

French speaking

Working in a continuous DevOps environment

Experience in mining.

Experience in Business Analysis.

Familiar with designing software for performance and scalability.

Experience Level : Intermediate Leve

Intermediate Leve

À propos d'Actalent :

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide.

Avec un réseau de près de 30 consultants et plus de 4 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune .

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

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• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30, consultants and more than 4, clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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