- Will support 2 research focused teams – working on ESG and one more broadly focused on Research.
- Want someone with Scrum master experience at an asset management company who has experience managing 2 scrum teams.
JobDescription:
Working directlywith the Scrum team and product owner, the Scrum Master will support andfacilitate the continual delivery of technical solutions and business value.They will leverage knowledge of the asset management industry to delivercomplete business solutions aligned with the strategic vision and corporategoals.
As a dependencyto success, the Scrum Master will follow and champion Agile best practices andguidelines as defined by the company. The Scrum Master will participate in, andprovide input to, the ongoing efforts to improve efficiency of the Technologygroup and Agile function.
PrincipalResponsibilities:
- Further business value to the company by guiding the agile team on Agile practices and values.
- Build strong relationships with business divisions and departments across the company globally; build a trusting environment where issues are raised with an emphasis on correcting and problem-solving. Champions collaborative discussion, decision-making and problem-solving in support of assigned initiatives.
- Track and publish prescribed team metrics leveraging JIRA or other tool capabilities to allow for transparent visualization of project execution.
- Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings ensuring correct use of scrum process.
- Facilitate the completion of assignments efficiently and without dictating work.
- Plan and create roadmaps with the Product Owner.
- Forecast the numbers of deliverables that are possible in an iteration, which is based on evidence and reliable source.
- Coach the team in Agile practices and mindset.
- Remove impediments or guide the team to remove its own impediments.
- Monitor budget and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Assist with internal and external communication to ensure transparency with the team, sponsors and stakeholders.
- Actively identify areas of improvement and conceptualize methods on how to be more efficient.
- Conduct retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Experience within the asset management or financial services industry – with at least three years as a Scrum Master.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution and coaching skills.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.