Programme Manager - Technology

at  Digitas

Company Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and manage the software development processes for our dynamic and innovative teams. As a leader dedicated to the principles of Agile and Scrum, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our projects remain on track, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can drive efficiency and effectiveness in our agile practices.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and retrospective meetings.
• Ensure the Scrum framework is understood and followed by acting as a coach to team members on agile methodologies and practices.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog.
• Remove impediments to the team’s progress to optimal functionality and productivity.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information.
• Foster a collaborative culture and a team environment that embraces ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Lead and coordinate cross-team efforts to resolve delays and manage dependencies.
• Implement and promote use of agile methodology metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage agile leadership principles and behaviors throughout the organization.
• Engage in long-term strategic planning with other organizational leaders.

Job Description
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master in a software development team.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey and articulate information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Experience working with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

• Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and retrospective meetings.
• Ensure the Scrum framework is understood and followed by acting as a coach to team members on agile methodologies and practices.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog.
• Remove impediments to the team’s progress to optimal functionality and productivity.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information.
• Foster a collaborative culture and a team environment that embraces ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Lead and coordinate cross-team efforts to resolve delays and manage dependencies.
• Implement and promote use of agile methodology metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage agile leadership principles and behaviors throughout the organization.
• Engage in long-term strategic planning with other organizational leaders