Scrum Master

The client envisions an experienced Scrum Master, comfortable working on large-scale projects, whose core competencies lie in two key areas: operational mastery of Jira and rigorous facilitation of Agile ceremonies. The description repeatedly emphasizes Jira (team leader, KPI tracking, quality control of the product and sprint backlogs), indicating a profile that uses the tool daily, not just facilitates discussions.

The focus on consistency between the sprint and product backlogs and on quality control of the sessions reflects an expectation of discipline in backlog management, in close collaboration with the Product Owner. The "Strengths" section reveals a preference for a dual coordination role: someone who has already coordinated business and IT deliverables, supervised mixed resources, supported the project manager on risk management, and liaises with integrators.

Profiles not to be confused with this role include: an Agile coach without concrete backlog management responsibilities, and a project manager who seeks to lead the project rather than support the project manager and the application delivery manager.

Requirements

Requirement

• Scrum Master experience on a large-scale project
  


• Proficiency in Agile methodology, facilitation of Agile ceremonies, and adherence to Agile values
  


• Proficiency in Jira as the team lead/reference person: KPI tracking, backlog management, and backlog quality control
  


• Team facilitation, positive leadership, and sustained collaboration with the Product Owner (PO)
  


• Contribution to the creation and maintenance of the product backlog, ensuring alignment between the sprint backlog and product backlog
  


• Support to the Project Manager and Application Delivery Lead in team coordination and management
  

ASSET / ADVANTAGEOUS

• Coordination of business deliverables and application/IT deliverables
  


• Supervision of business and IT resources on a project
  


• Identification of issues and risks in support of the Project Manager, with recommended solutions
  


• Alignment and coordination with business and IT integrators between target architecture and design/implementation activities
  

Note: The ASSET section describes a single delivery coordination profile. Demonstrating the majority of these elements through concrete project examples is sufficient to establish the dual business/IT coordination role; it is not necessary to meet every individual item.

WHAT WE DON'T WANT

• Candidates without concrete experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies (planning, review, backlog maintenance) on a delivered project.
  


• Candidates who haven't used Jira as their primary tool for backlog management and KPI tracking.
  


• Candidates positioned solely as Agile coaches, without operational responsibility for product and sprint backlogs.
  


• Candidates whose experience is limited to small teams or low-profile projects.
  


• Project manager candidates seeking to lead the project rather than support the project manager and the application delivery lead.