Context
The Cluster Scrum Master is the key reference in a project following an agile framework as the Scrum methodology. He/she ensures the global understanding of the methodology by the Project Team and helps the team to maximize the project’s result. He/she protects the team for internal and external distractions.
He/she is following up Transversal (cross squad/Tribe) features/initiatives of the Cluster Robotics.
The Cluster Scrum Master ensures the proper use and application of the Agile Methodology and coaches the Project Team along with the business lines and stakeholders, explaining which interactions with the team are helpful and which not. He/she is supporting the Cluster Product Owner
Function description
Project follow-up
- Set up and facilitate the delivery ceremonies (Scrum of scrum, Steerco…) and other meetings
- Schedule and follow the key steps of the methodology
- Guarantee a smooth use of the Scrum methodology and help the Project Team face any obstacles
- Provide assistance or support to the Cluster Product Owner concerning the Product Backlog
- Assist and support the team in the delivery of the Definition of Done (DoD), Sprint Backlog, etc.
Project methodology and Coaching
- Coach and challenge the Project Team
- Help the Project Team face any difficulties and promote its gradual self-organization
- Remove barriers to team effectiveness and protect the team from outside distractions
- Ambassador of agile methods within the company
- Provide to his/her superiors a reporting on the proper deployment of the Scrum methodology within projects
- Risk & issue management
Support Cluster Product Owner
- Follow up transversal features/initiatives
- Preparation & facilitation of steerco and other meetings
- Clear communications towards management
Requirements
- Fluent in English + at least one local language is absolutely necessary (FR or NL)
- Knowledge of agile reporting and follow-up tools (e.g. Jira/Rally)
- Understanding of tooling on automated unit testing, automated functional testing and continuous integration tooling
- Sound knowledge of software development methodology
- Sound knowledge of project management methodology
- Expert knowledge of agile methodology and techniques
- Project Management skills, to be able to take up the role of Feature Delivery Owner!
- Sound knowledge API development (preferable)
- Sound knowledge of IT Architecture (preferable)
- Sound knowledge of Robotics (preferable)