Junior Scrum Master

LVT People; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LVT People is seeking an experienced Scrummaster to guide agile teams supporting enterprise and government clients in Australia. You will facilitate all scrum ceremonies, help manage the product backlog with owners, and coach teams to self-organise while using Jira and Confluence to track progress and documentation.

The role focuses on removing impediments, delivering value efficiently, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure transparent progress.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Scrum Master experience in software development teams
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for agile ceremonies and documentation
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and practices
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence teams, promote collaboration and self-improvement
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work in dynamic environments
• Experience with cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business or related field

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure Scrum framework adherence
• Manage and prioritize product backlog with product owners
• Coach teams on agile values and best practices to enable self-organisation
• Utilise Jira/Confluence to track progress, tailor workflows and dashboards
• Identify and remove impediments to keep the team productive
• Monitor agile metrics (velocity, burndown) and drive continuous improvement
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and align expectations
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices

Skills

Scrum Master

Facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Opportunity:

LVT People islooking for a Scrummaster for our enterprise and government clients.

As a Scrummaster, you will play a critical role in guiding and facilitating the agile process, ensuring that the teams are equipped to deliver high-quality services efficiently. Experience with tools like Jira and Confluence is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Scrum Process facilitation: Facilitate and lead scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives. Ensure that the Scrum framework is followed effectively and all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Product backlog management: Collaborate with product owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Ensure that user stories and tasks are well-defined, prioritized and estimated appropriately.
• Team empowerment: Coach and mentor scrum teams on agile principles, values and best practices. Empower teams to self-organise and make decisions collaboratively.
• Tools proficiency: Utilise tools like Jira and Confluence to support agile processes, track work progress and maintain documentation. Customise workflows, boards and dashboards in Jira to optimise team productivity.
• Obstacle removal: Identify and address impediments and blockers that hinder the team's progress. Work with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure a smooth development process.
• Performance metrics: Monitor and report on team performance using relevant agile metrics (e.g. velocity, burn-down charts). Use data to identify areas for improvement and guide decision-making.
• Continuous improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Facilitate discussions and retrospectives to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Stakeholder communication: Act as a communication bridge between the development team and stakeholders. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress and address their concerns.
• Conflict resolution: Mediate conflicts and disagreements within the team to maintain a positive and productive work enviorment.
• Champion and Collaborate: Champion Agile values and principles throughout the organization and guide teams in their Agile journey. Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices and contribute to the overall growth of Agile practices within the company.

Requirements

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Proven experience of 3 years as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile/Scrum processes for software development teams
• Proficiency in using Agile project management tools, particularly Jira and Confluence
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and practices
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and self-improvement
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Science, Business, Project Management)

Desired

• Experience working in a government agency, consulting firm or with large enterprise clients
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other relevant advanced Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or SAFe certifications
• Experience in Change Management methodologies and practices
• Knowledge of frameworks for scaling agile, such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Professional development opportunities within the company.
• Relocation opportunity is available for the highly talented and experienced and suitable candidate.