Scrum Master

About McDonald’s: One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.Scrum Master Position Summary: McDonald’s Corporation is on a transformational journey to understand and adapt to market disruptors. On this journey, we will be demonstrating Lean/SAFe Agile methodologies to shape and deliver business and technology capabilities. We are searching for a Scrum Master who is eager to take part in cultivating an environment where visibility, speed, quality, and innovation are at the forefront. The Scrum Master is a key member of the Agile Transformation Office who will assist the organization with launching, stabilizing and optimizing program level and portfolio level teams while accepting and promoting Scaled Agile Framework and Lean Principles and Practices. While no two days are likely to be the same, your typical responsibilities will include:Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: Experience as anAgile Coach and Scrum Masteron large multi-national projects. Build and support a productive, safe, and fun working culture; Inspire agile team with a positive can-do attitude. Expertise on theJIRA and/or JIRA ALIGN Platform;requirements gathering, solution design, solution testing, implementation and end user training. Experience creating and presenting training documents, websites and in-person training. Involved in the design and implementation of a Transformation at a multi-national company. The ability to understand and an interest in learning about technology and software development. You will launch and stabilizes teams and programs using Scaled Agile, Scrum and Kanban frameworks. You will mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, teams and others on processes and behaviors that align with our operating model, Scaled Agile and Lean. You will assess performance of teams and programs, finds opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations. You will train and guide on a variety of lean-agile subjects. You will contribute to development and sharing of lean-agile standard methodologies across Technology and the business. You will provide consultancy and act as an SME on lean-agile principles and leading industry practices. You will interact with and presents to various leadership levels of the organization.Education, Work Experience & Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. 5 years of project execution, Agile or technical leadership experience, leading large, complex deliveries Minimum 3 years leading highly efficient Scrum teams with proven track record of success. Experience applying Agile practices and principles including scaled agile, Scrum and/or Kanban including demonstrated ability to inspect. Adapt Agile practices to various situations Preference will be given to applicants who have launched, stabilized and optimized at the Scaled Agile Portfolio level. Coordinate sprints, stand-ups, and sprint retrospective meetings; Collaborate with engineering owners to ensure backlog refinement and planning. Support agile team by assessing team health, identify blockers or impediments, report risks, and mentor team on agile practices. Proficiency in written, verbal and listening communication including strong presentation and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through change, advocate for and influence lean agile transition. Confirmed team player with the ability to work reciprocally with a variety of stakeholders from management to practitioners. Excellent social and influencing skills with demonstrated relationship-building skills. Ability to collaborate and work across the organization. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Experience as anAgile Coachacross multiple coaching engagements. Scaled agile, Scrum or KanbanExperience required.Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies: Launches and stabilizes teams and programs using Scaled Agile, Scrum and Kanban frameworks. Mentors Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, and others Assesses performance of teams and programs, finds opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations. Trains and guides on a variety of lean-agile subjects Contributes to development and sharing of lean-agile standard methodologies. Provides consultancy and acts as SME on lean-agile principles and leading industry practices. Works as an agile team member of the Global PMO and Agile Transformation teamPreferred Qualifications: Experience with SAFe Agile Central Experience with Portfolio level Scaled SAFe agile Experience in Agile Transformation and/or Product Centric Projects. Involvement with lean agile organizations More than one international Market knowledge. Experience in leading technical scrum teams, such as architecture, development, test automation, dev ops and/or PMOLicensing or Certificates: Scrum Master Certification One or more Agile and/or Six Sigma related certifications Work location:Hyderabad, India Work pattern:Full time role Work mode:Hybrid.Additional Information: McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.McDonald’s Capability Center India Private Limited(“ McDonald’s in India ”)is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonald’s in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonald’s in Indiadoes not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.