Scrum Master

Overview

Scrum Master. As part of our Google Cloud Transformation, we have started to adopt a product operating model to bring the business and technology closer together, enabling us to work in an agile and collaborative way. We are forming cross-functional product teams that own all aspects of products from vision, roadmaps, design, development, testing and operation, helping to drive greater alignment and shared ownership. The Scrum Master is a Pod member responsible for guiding the team in Agile best practices, removing impediments, fostering continuous learning and improvement, ensuring a continuous flow of value and consistent quality.Duties include implementing product management/best practices, introducing agile engineering practices, coaching team members, hosting Scrum and PI ceremonies/events, assisting Product Owners with backlog and roadmap management, removing roadblocks, creating transparency, supporting governance and reporting, resolving conflicts, promoting a lean-agile mindset, and exhibiting leadership by safeguarding adoption of Scrum practices and principles.Principal Accountabilities

Collaborates with the Product Owner to coordinate product delivery and ensures the sprint goals are clear and accepted by the delivery teamFacilitates Scrum/PI ceremonies focusing on impediment removal; facilitates feedback on solution and backlog improvementAssists Product Owner with review of team backlog and prepares for upcoming sprintsMonitors progress, issues and risks; tracks and socializes delivery metricsHelps align the team on PI plan and objectives and identifies risks and issuesSkills And Qualifications

Ability to remove barriers and keep the team on track, share experiences and encourage collaborationKnowledge of engineering best practicesGood communication/listening skillsAbility to coach for team developmentFlexibility and persistenceConflict resolution and team building skillsStrong organization skills with empathyAbility to work with and lead a teamSelf-motivated with an ability to stay focusedIdeally 3+ years related experience as a Scrum Master or at least 3 years related experience as a project team member and a minimum of 2 years experience in Agile software development including coaching on agile methodologiesExperience with successful Agile techniquesBachelor''s degree in Computer Science or a related disciplineEEO Statement:

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