The AD Scrum Master will lead a team and development partners with a well-defined software development life cycle process. AD Scrum Master will assist as a Project Manager and project scope Successfully plan and track execution and work closely with all project stakeholder groups to coordinate the project milestones.
The AD Scrum Master applies a broad technical knowledge of the Agile methodology to manage the scrum process with geographically dispersed teams to deliver exceptional standards in product quality and timely, predictable delivery of projects. The AD Scrum Master oversees cross functional coordination and communication, requirements traceability, release management, test case management, and defect tracking concerns to keep delivery on track.
Scrum Master Responsibilities
Mind Set and Behavior
Build meaningful relationships with squad members and resolve most issues leveraging your rapport and trust with squad members.
Be an enthusiastic change agent and peer.
Embrace change and use it drive continuous learning and process improvements within the squads.
Continuously seek and act on feedback received to bring about positive changes.
Be an enthusiastic change agent and peer.
Embrace change and use it drive continuous learning and process improvements within the squads.
Continuously seek and act on feedback received to bring about positive changes.
Servant Leadership
Understand both the squadâs overall capacity and impediments that impact individual members of the squad. Work to create a team culture that values sustainable execution by not over-committing.
Coach the squad to provide input for squad level decision making to achieve a common goal.
Identify and work to resolve mindset impediments as the arise.
Coach squad with knowledge and expertise as well as encourage experimentation to support their journey towards self-sufficiency.
Coaching and Facilitation
Provide role (PO, QA, Dev, etc.) based coaching and proactively facilitate coaching session with the squad.
Coach the squad to consider how squad/product vision affects other squads we regularly interact with.
Create a safe environment for all ceremonies to encourage active participation from all squad members
Facilitate and mediate conflicts within the squad.
Agile Knowledge and expertise
Understands Agile and relevant frameworks (e.g., scrum) to maximize the success of the squad
Determines the best approach to execute projects (Scrum, Srum-ban Kanban, etc.)
Possess a comprehensive understanding of Agile tools, techniques, principles and values and apply this knowledge to the squad.
Coach PO and squad to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog with refined user stories
Successfully balance delivery timeframes and continuous iteration so that customer feedback is always incorporated.
Reporting
Ensure accurate and transparent communications to stakeholders and management with concise metrics and updates on progress, risks and impediments
Release Planning
Supports Product Owner on release planning
Coordinate movement of code between Development, Testing, UAT and Production environments and all related planning, resourcing and scheduling activities.
Participate in Scrum of Scrums meetings to ensure the Squad and the others in the Tribe are aligned on priorities, dependencies and timelines.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
Define and review project scope and financial management for the project
Track project actuals against defined milestones and revisit the overall plan as and when necessary
Successfully plan and track execution while maintaining constant contact with all project stakeholder groups to coordinate the project milestones.
Understand and translate cross-team dependencies into actionable plans
Identify and secure resources required to execute the plan and monitor resource utilization by continuously analyzing staffing requirements and resource allocations
Ensure delivered products meet defined business requirements and are of high quality
Proactively identify and manage risks. Plan for an effective risk mitigation
Lead and define the change management process for projects
Track projects against approved budgets and report on forecasts and variances Support the iterative business planning process
Provide periodic progress report on project status and create a dashboard for sponsors
Ensure management remains abreast of status and hold them accountable for facilitating mitigation of risks and resolution of escalated issues Inspire and lead through effective team management
Resolve issues in a timely manner
Work with multiple stakeholders to meet the desired objectives
Build a communications strategy and execution plan for the project
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Qualifications
Experience in Agile Development, with Scrum Master (or similar) experience
Experience in Project Management (or similar experience)
Previous software development lifecycle experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience
Experience with Cyber Security projects, Privileged Access Management, Automation of System to System Integrations
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Scrum Master certification a plus
Who We Are
With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 16 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management, data reporting and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2018, DTCCâs subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at more than U.S. $1.85 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 170 countries and territories valued at U.S. $52.2 trillion. DTCCâs Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes over 14 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at http://www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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