Platform Lead (Senior Scrum Master)

Full Time, onsite
OCBC Bank
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Platform Lead (Senior Scrum Master) - (240001J6)

Leading Agile Transformation: The Agile platform lead is responsible for driving and leading the adoption of Agile methodologies and practices within the organization. They help teams understand and implement Agile principles, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and provide coaching and guidance to ensure successful Agile transformation.
Platform Development: The Agile platform lead oversees the development and maintenance of the Agile platform, which includes tools, frameworks, and processes that support Agile project management and collaboration. They work closely with development teams to ensure the platform meets their needs and enables efficient Agile practices.
Team Collaboration: The Agile platform lead fosters collaboration and communication among Agile teams. They facilitate cross-team coordination, encourage knowledge sharing, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. They may also act as a Scrum Master or Agile coach for specific teams, helping them overcome challenges and maximize their productivity.
Metrics and Reporting: The Agile platform lead tracks and analyzes Agile metrics to assess team performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide insights to stakeholders. They generate reports and dashboards that reflect the progress and health of Agile projects, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Stakeholder Management: The Agile platform lead interacts with various stakeholders, including product owners, project managers, executives, and other teams. They ensure alignment between Agile teams and stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies.
Continuous Learning and Improvement: The Agile platform lead stays updated on industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies. They continuously seek opportunities to enhance the Agile platform, refine processes, and drive innovation within the organization.
Facilitate the various ceremonies within the agile practice. i.e., daily stand-up, sprint planning, retrospective.
Coach team members in Agile frameworks
Coordinate sprints, grooming, planning, retrospective meetings and daily standups
Collaborate with product owners to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables
Facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments for the team and escalate as required.
Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
Accountable for delivery of specific IT projects according to organisation strategy and direction
Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure deliverables are in compliance with organisation’s policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Assist in identifying improvement areas in organisation’s project management processes.

Qualifications

Able to work independently and adapt quickly to a results-oriented environment
At least 5 years of experience as Scrum Master in successful IT projects implementation
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Well versed with Agile or Lean methodology of delivering a project
Understanding of technical aspects of system integration in a mix technology environment.
Important skills to have:Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and effective problem solving skills
Planning, organizing and coordination skills
Negotiation and conflict management skills
Able to guide, influence and motivate teams
Self starting with excellent leadership and team building skills
Experience in managing senior stakeholders.
Experience in financial / banking industry will be a plus
Experience in digital banking or digital transformation will be an added advantage
Scrum Master certification (PSM or CSM) will also be an advantage