SCRUM MASTER

Brussels area, Belgium

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help to transition and implement Agile methodology within the IT department
Must be able to ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to
Implement Agile processes, practices, and tools
Endorse Scrum Master role in selected projects
Ensure the correct use of Scrum processes in a complex pharmaceutical environment

BASIC TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules and practices
Understand basic fundamentals of iterative development
Understand basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures
Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics
Understand backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition
JIRA experience

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Must be able to facilitate discussion and facilitate alternatives or different approaches
Resolves impediment and have control over the scrum processes
Understand priorities set by the Product Owner
Make sure that deliverables are on time with production quality
Good and friendly communication skills
Responsible to facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
Address conflict resolution

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of Scrum Master experience in a major company (preferably in pharma or life science)
Having 3 years minimum experience in Management Software development
Track record in Agile implementation within an organisation