Scrum Master and Agile Coach

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** What You'll Do:
**** Agile Facilitation & Team Leadership
*** Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews using Jira dashboards and boards
* Coach development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile principles and Scrum best practices
* Remove impediments and blockers that slow down team progress, tracking them in Jira for visibility and resolution
* Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
* Shield the team from external distractions and ensure they can focus on sprint commitments
** Jira Administration & Optimization
*** Design, configure, and maintain Jira workflows that align with team processes and organizational standards
* Create and manage Scrum boards, Kanban boards, and custom filters to optimize team visibility
* Build and maintain Jira dashboards that provide real-time insights into sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics
* Configure issue types, custom fields, screen schemes, and permission schemes to support various project needs
* Establish and enforce Jira hygiene practices including proper story point estimation, status updates, and documentation standards
* Train team members on effective Jira usage and best practices
** Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
*** Generate sprint reports including burndown charts, velocity reports, and cumulative flow diagrams in Jira
* Analyze team metrics to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
* Create executive-level reports and dashboards from Jira data to communicate team performance and delivery health
* Track and report on key agile metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, and sprint commitment reliability
* Use Jira automation rules to streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency
* Facilitate retrospectives using data from Jira to drive actionable improvements
** Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
*** Serve as the liaison between IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
* Manage dependencies across multiple teams using Jira's linking and hierarchy features
* Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to align on cross-team initiatives
* Ensure product backlog is well-maintained, prioritized, and ready for sprint planning in Jira
* Partner with Product Owners to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and definition of done
** What You'll Bring:
**** Required Qualifications
*** 5 to 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT or software development environment
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent agile certification
* Expert-level proficiency with Jira including boards, workflows, automation, JQL (Jira Query Language), and reporting
* Deep understanding of Scrum framework, agile methodologies, and lean principles
* Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through multiple release cycles
* Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
* Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
* Experience tracking and analyzing agile metrics to drive team improvements
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Jira Administrator certification or equivalent hands-on experience
* Experience with Jira integrations (Confluence, etc.)
* Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling methodologies
* Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with Jira automation, Script Runner, or other Jira add-ons
* Background in software development, QA, or IT infrastructure
* Advanced agile certifications (A-CSM, CSP, SAFe Scrum Master)
* Experience with agile portfolio management in Jira
** Technical Skills
*** Advanced Jira configuration and administration
* JQL query writing and optimization
* Jira dashboard creation and data visualization
* Understanding of API integrations and automation capabilities
* Proficiency with Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing
* Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and IT operations
** Professional Qualities
*** Exhibits calmness, organization, and reliability, especially in high-pressure situations
* Demonstrates strong listening skills, effectively guiding teams to maintain focus with evolving priorities
* Pragmatic and delivery-focused, prioritizing practical solutions over rigid methodologies
* Communicates clearly, valuing empathy and transparency in all interactions
* Supports global teams, ensuring effective collaboration across time zones of EMEA and US region.
** Our Values
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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