Agile Master (Expert) 1467

SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL:
Ability to manage and steer a Team to deliver on time with the required quality and to create high performing DevOp Team(s) using Agile methodology.
Deep understand of Agile methodology and scaled Agile (SAFe, Nexus, LeSS)
Proficient in the Agile Tool Chain (JIRA, Confluence) and metrics like burndown charts and velocity graphs.
Superior emotional intelligence, leadership skills, knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
Ability to understand technical topics enough to be able to influence developers and steer technical discussions with developers.
Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
ADVANTAGEOUS
·        Development experience/background
·        Project Management experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
·        IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent years of experience
·        Professional membership to an International Agile Body
·        At least one of the following:
o   Professional Scrum Master III™
o   Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master® (scrumailliance.org)
o   Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (scaledagile.com)
o   Certified SAFe® Agilisit (scaledagile.com)
o   Scale Professional Scrum™ (scrum.org)
o   Certified SAFe Release Train engineer (scaledagile.com)
·        Project Management qualification (Advantageous)

POSITION INFO:
· Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team’s delivery and performance
· Collaborates with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple sites/locations
· Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level
· Guides the team and organisation on the use and application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices
· Co-ordinates PI (Domain Cycle) planning, together with Product Owners
· Supports the Product Owner with grooming processes and product backlog management
· Co-ordinates and leads relevant Agile Ceremonies
· Drives the resolution of Impediments
· Drives the team delivery
· Assists with internal and external communication and improving transparency. Demonstrates the status / performance of the team as key element.
· Focuses on continuous improvement with the relevant Feature Team.
· Drives topics related to team morale & culture.
· Provides coaching & support of Feature Members.
· Assesses the agile maturity of the team and organisation and coaches the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and Product Owners.
· Assists with other project / product- and team coordination tasks when required
· Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters, where required