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Scrum Master (Freelancer)

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Location
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Mactores

Job Description

Mactores is seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. As a Scrum Master at Mactores, you will play a critical role in facilitating the agile development process for our clients’ data-intensive projects. You will ensure that our project teams are highly efficient and effective in delivering business-critical solutions, ultimately helping our clients to leverage data to its fullest potential.

What you will do?

  • Facilitate all scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives) ensuring they are productive and kept within the allotted time.
  • Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
  • Help team members to clarify goals and activities to be on-track to achieve the business objectives.
  • Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and disseminating information.
  • Support and educate product owners, especially on grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
  • Identify, manage, and help mitigate project issues and risks.
  • Update weekly project decks to provide visibility into project status and key milestones.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to refine Statements of Work (SOW) based on evolving project requirements.
  • Drive process improvements and adoption of agile best practices across the organization.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development or IT consulting environment.
  • Experience in refining Statements of Work (SOW) based on customer feedback.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, and Confluence.
  • Experience running customer-facing scrum calls and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
  • Strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and build relationships with internal teams and customers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset towards issue resolution.

Advice from our career coach

To stand out as an applicant for the Scrum Master position at Mactores, it's important to showcase your experience and skills relevant to agile project management. Here are some tips to help you stand out:

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies in your resume and cover letter.
  • Highlight your experience in facilitating scrum ceremonies and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Showcase your ability to drive process improvements and adopt agile best practices.
  • Emphasize any certifications you have, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent.
  • Provide examples of successfully mitigating project issues and risks, as well as refining Statements of Work based on customer feedback.
  • Illustrate your proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and facilitation skills, as well as strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Express your adaptability to fast-paced environments and quick changes in priorities.
  • Demonstrate your collaborative nature and ability to build relationships with internal teams and customers.
  • Ensure your Bachelor's degree is in a relevant field like Computer Science or Engineering.

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May 10, 2024

Full-time

  1. IN India
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