Scrum Master

at  Ministry Brands

Join our innovative and purpose-driven organization based in Galway or Limerick, at the forefront of delivering SaaS software solutions to non-profits and mission-based organizations. As a leader in the industry, we are passionate about leveraging technology to empower those who make a positive impact on the world. We’re seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Scrum Master to join our growing team, driving excellence, growth, and best practices in our Research and Development (R&D) center.
The Role:
As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary focus will be on promoting agile methodologies, facilitating efficient teamwork, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement within our globally dispersed teams.

A typical day will involve:

• Leading daily standup meetings, fostering collaboration and addressing impediments.
• Aligning with product owners on project priorities, maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitating problem-solving sessions and collaborating with cross-functional teams on solutions.
• Identifying areas for process optimization and cultivating a culture of learning and adaptability.
• Providing coaching on Agile principles and best practices, recognizing and encouraging growth opportunities.
• Conducting effective sprint review and planning sessions, collaborating on backlog refinement and goal setting.
• Communicating project progress and potential risks to stakeholders, engaging with fellow Scrum Masters for insights and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach Scrum teams in adopting and practicing agile principles.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Empower teams to self-organize and deliver high-quality products through effective collaboration and communication.
• Create an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and a sense of ownership.
• Facilitate sprint planning, review, and retrospective ceremonies.
• Ensure the team’s commitment to sprint goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver feature-rich software solutions.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and impediments effectively to all stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in software development.
• Promote and enforce Agile and Scrum principles to achieve optimal team performance.
• Actively seek opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the overall organizational growth.
• Implement strategies to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to enhance collaboration and problem-solving.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with global stakeholders and virtual teams.
• Ability to navigate and bridge communication gaps in a diverse & international environment.
• Proven expertise as a Scrum Master with a focus on global and virtual team leadership.
• Strong understanding and application of Scrum methodologies.
• Proficient problem-solving skills, actively facilitating solutions in a global context.
• Ability to leverage data-driven insights for continuous improvements.
• Experience in motivating and empowering diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and ownership.
• Familiarity with SaaS software development processes and best practices.
• Effective alignment with product owners, managing stakeholder expectations globally.
• Proven ability to work seamlessly across diverse cultures, adapting to and leveraging cultural differences.
• Strong adaptability to changing project requirements and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Openness to staying informed on industry trends and technologies.

What We Offer:

• Exciting and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of software solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization making a positive impact globally.

How we Work

• Teams – Self-sufficient teams based on collaboration, teamwork, respect and high standards
• Engineering Excellence – we build products that last, we hold high quality standards
• DevOps & CI – CI/CD pipelines at the core of our process
• Automation – we automate where possible, giving you more time to focus on new features and innovation
• Research and Innovation – we learn new technologies, techniques and best practices. We experiment and prototype, we partner with research institutions, we innovate around the customer
• Continuous Improvement – our teams care about how they work, and take time make improvements
• Great Tooling – an evolving tool set to enable the automation of the development lifecycle
• Career Development – opportunities to grow your career as our organization grows

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel/Environment
This is a full-time position. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work as job duties demand. Some out-of-area and possible out-of-country travel may be expected. Must be flexible to manage minimal travel. This job operates in a professional office environment as well as remote work when needed.
EEO Statement
Ministry Brands is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Lead and coach Scrum teams in adopting and practicing agile principles.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Empower teams to self-organize and deliver high-quality products through effective collaboration and communication.
• Create an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and a sense of ownership.
• Facilitate sprint planning, review, and retrospective ceremonies.
• Ensure the team’s commitment to sprint goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver feature-rich software solutions.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and impediments effectively to all stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in software development.
• Promote and enforce Agile and Scrum principles to achieve optimal team performance.
• Actively seek opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the overall organizational growth.
• Implement strategies to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to enhance collaboration and problem-solving