Scrum Master

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of  Senior Consultant Specialist.

In this role, you will:

• Scrum Facilitation: Daily Standups (Daily Scrum):
• Facilitate daily standup meetings, ensuring that team members share updates, discuss progress, and identify any impediments.
• Iteration/Sprint Planning Meetings: Assist the team in planning and estimating work for upcoming sprints. Prevent over-commitment and scope creep.
• Sprint Reviews: Participate in sprint review meetings, capturing feedback from stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement.
• Retrospectives: Facilitate retrospectives to reflect on the sprint, identify actionable improvements, and enhance team performance.
• Team Support and Coaching: Servant Leadership: Act as a servant leader, supporting the team's needs and removing obstacles.
• Individual 1-on-1s: Meet with team members individually to address concerns, resolve conflicts, and promote collaboration.
• Internal Consulting: Consult with team members and stakeholders on Scrum practices, helping them work effectively within the framework.
• Process Management: Scrum Board Administration: Manage the Scrum board, ensuring that cards are up to date and tools like Jira Software are functioning well.
• Reporting and Analysis: Regularly analyze burndown charts and other planning tools to track progress and adjust as needed.
• Blockers Resolution: Eliminate external blockers and address internal roadblocks through process improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Workflow Optimization: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance team workflows, productivity, and efficiency.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Remain open to changes and adapt Scrum practices based on team dynamics and organizational context.Objectives of this role
• Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the company.
• Guide and coach the team on Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
• Work with the Product Developer to prioritize the product backlog

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Scrum principles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge in Agile methodologies, SAFE, Scrum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Good to have experience in handling cloud migration projects
• General conceptual understanding of programming and DB querying.
• SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Jira or Azure
• Experience in Risk Management. (check while screening)  

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Issued by – HSDI