Description:
(i.e.,) are currently looking for a digital product-focused Scrum Master to join the team. We are looking for someone who understands people, has an in-depth understanding of the agile principles and is not afraid to be disruptive.
Research indicates that certain demographic groups, such as women, may be less inclined to apply for a role unless they meet all the job requirements. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply, as you might be just what we're looking for.
At (i.e.,), everyone is welcome, regardless of your background, origin, love interests, faith, disability status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (please share your pronouns). We actively seek individuals who embody qualities of integrity and empathy. Our people are our most valuable asset, and the diverse skills and perspectives that individuals contribute to our team are key drivers of our success.
About the opportunity
As a Scrum Master. you have a proven track record of successfully delivering digital products end-to-end. This particular role represents a blend between Product Delivery and Delivery Lead. It is a role for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a difference to team performance each and every day.
You will take responsibility for one dedicated cross-functional squad with multiple POs with IE’s largest client. It’s a challenging and rewarding role that will be focused on aligning our client and our team; delivery of quality work, prioritising work along with our PO; improving WoW and focusing on IE Project team health.
- Lead an agile squad of business analysts, engineers and testers in the capacity of a Scrum Master within a customer-centric environment (Experience within a multi agency environment will be highly regarded)
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital projects, exceeding your clients expectations for quality and value
- A deep understanding of Agile principles and methodologies beyond Scrum such as Kanban, SAFE as well as familiarity with the traditional ways of delivering projects
- Understanding and implementation of exceptional project governance
- Strong understanding of digital product roadmaps and the ability to help and advise PO’s on creating roadmaps
- Familiarity with digital technologies and software development processes.
- Understanding of web and mobile development, UX/UI design, data analytics, or other relevant digital domains.
- Excellent leadership and facilitation abilities to guide and coach cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive team culture.
- Manage external and internal delivery dependencies
- Experience in managing stakeholders and facilitating communication between the development team, product owners, and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to keep senior stakeholders informed and engaged, manage risks and issues and coordinate releases.
- Highly skilled in collaborating with multiple vendors to achieve a unified goal and successful outcome for the team or project.
- Experience in PI Planning, SAFe methodology, and scalability.
About You
You are self-driven, a creative thinker and love solving problems through innovative technology solutions. You have previously worked independently as a Delivery Lead, Scrum Master or Iteration Manager on a digital project building and sustaining high performing teams.
- Team Focused - You are a supporter and advocate for your team's health and implementing strategies that prioritise improving team wellbeing and performance.
- Problem Solver - You love solving problems and bring order to chaos
- Multi-Tasker - You are confident at managing multiple competing Product Owners or Exec Stakeholders simultaneously while improving team/project outcomes
- Strong Communicator - You are comfortable interacting candidly and transparently across a broad number of stakeholders from technical teams, to business teams to senior leadership
- Able to zoom in and out - You can see the bigger picture and dive into the detail
- Process-Orientated - You love attention to detail and are highly organised
- Agile - you are a self-starter and love working in a fast paced environment. You can jump in and get things done to help out other teams
- Highly Collaborative - You’re able to build trust with colleagues across all levels and disciplines.
- Growth Mindset - a love for learning and helping others learn. Having the ability and experience to ship quickly, iterate, and are always striving to improve
Why us?
(i.e.,), the Innovation and Experience company is a full service product consultancy accelerating growth for some of Australia's most successful businesses (a sample is on our website - take a look for some recent work). (i.e.,) employs 60+ people working in cross functional teams to innovate and deliver outcomes powered by a product mindset, design thinking and Agile delivery.
(i.e.,) promotes a growth mindset. We trust in each other, and embrace a flat structure. Work flexibility and work-life balance are core values within our DNA, and central to our success in creating ‘one (i.e.,)’. Each team member has opportunities to work on unique and exciting projects while developing their skills and shaping their career.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible work options - Would a 9 day fortnight suit your life better? A real choice of how you structure your days (around ceremonies)
- Home technology set up with laptop and monitor
- Generous leave programs including 15 days life leave per year and paid parental leave
- A focus on growth and training - training days every quarter, a structured feedback and goal setting program
- A work environment that aims to bring people together to celebrate socially and culturally
Respectfully, we are not looking for any help from recruitment agencies with his role.
Applications will need to address your experience/skill across the key performance areas.