Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with Product Owner

· Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to prioritize the product backlog, ensure alignment with business goals, and maintain a clear vision for the product.

2. Team Formation and Shaping

· Help form and shape the team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, guiding the team in adopting new ways of working and Agile practices.

3. Delivery Timelines

· Monitor and track delivery timelines, proactively identify potential delays or roadblocks, and work with the team to remove impediments to keep delivery on track.

4. Metrics and Reporting:

· Monitor and report team performance metrics (i.e., velocity, burndown/up, technical agility metrics) to help teams to gauge progress, make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.

5. Facilitating Scrum Events:

· Responsible for organizing and facilitating all Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective) to build capability and self-sufficiency in AIA Agile teams.

· Ensuring meetings are conducted efficiently with right people involved and outcomes are achieved.

6. Scrum Practices:

· Ensure team follows the Scrum framework and adheres to its rules which promote self-organization within the team and foster a culture of accountability.

· Coach team members on Scrum principles and best practices to improve overall team performance.

7. Removing Impediments

· Facilitate discussions with the team to identify and address impediments that hinder progress, escalating issues when necessary, and ensuring a smooth development process.

8. Risk Identification and Mitigation

· Identify risks that may impact project delivery, collaborate with the team to develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that risks are tracked and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Type: Full-time