Scrum Master

Job Description

Scrum Framework Implementation:

1. Coaches and mentors the Scrum team in Agile principles, values, and practices.
2. Facilitates Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
3. Ensures the Scrum team adheres to Scrum guidelines and processes.
4. Removes impediments that hinder the team's progress.

SAFe and PI Planning:

1. Leads and facilitates Program Increment (PI) Planning events, aligning teams towards common goals.
2. Coordinates with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Product Owners to ensure alignment with Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
3. Actively participates in SAFe Implementation Roadmap (SIR) and other large-scale Agile initiatives.
4. Supports the team in understanding and applying SAFe principles and practices.

Team Dynamics and Collaboration:

1. Builds and fosters a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
2. Facilitates effective communication and conflict resolution within the team.
3. Protects the team from external disruptions and distractions.
4. Promotes continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Stakeholder Management:

1. Acts as a liaison between the Scrum team and stakeholders.
2. Manages stakeholder expectations and communicates project progress effectively.
3. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their support and engagement.

Job Responsibilities

1. 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
2. Proven experience in implementing Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
3. Strong understanding of Agile principles, values, and practices.
4. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
5. Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
6. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
7. Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.) preferred.
8. Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) preferred.

Let's talk about what's in it for you!

Passionate people are Capgemini's Ace of Spades - join us to discover a career that will challenge, support and inspire you. Working at Capgemini you'll find the rewards are more than just financial. You will work alongside some very smart and inspiring people on exciting projects and you will also enjoy incredible benefits. We offer flexible work practices and 40 hours of self-development every year with a huge selection of learning opportunities to choose from.

As "Architects of Positive Futures", Capgemini actively supports the community in 3 ways:

Diversity and Inclusion - we believe diversity of thought fuels excellence and innovation, which is why we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, intersex status or age. To support our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we celebrate special events and days of significance that are important to our employees such as Diwali, Bastille Day, Pride, IDAHOBIT, IWD and International day of people with Disabilities. Our Employee Resource Groups Women@Capgemini and OutFront support the grassroots passion of employees to drive our diversity agenda and effect change.

Digital inclusion - at Capgemini we are using our skills to drive social impact initiatives focusing on helping society address the impact of the digital and automation revolution. We also provide employees with opportunities to give back to the community through charity projects and volunteer days.

Environmental Sustainability - Capgemini joined the CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project) prestigious "A list" for its commitment to the Net-Zero economy. We are focusing on helping our clients transform towards more sustainable business models and committing to reduce our own carbon emissions (GHG) by 20% per employee by 2020.

Recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the last 8 years in a row, ethics and values are at the heart of Capgemini's corporate culture and business. Embedded in our DNA, our seven values - Honesty, Boldness, Trust, Team Spirit, Freedom, Fun and Modesty - have remained the same since company inception in 1967. To see how we bring these values to life, click here to listen to some of our employee’s stories.

Come join us, bring your whole self to work, create new possibilities for you, your customers and your community and help us to be Architects of Positive Futures.