Scrum Master

Job description

Job Description 

About the Role/position 

Scrum Master is responsible for coordinating and managing the release trains in an agile environment. They will act as a Project Manager, coaching and supporting the implementation of more effective ways of working and using Agile methodology. Overall, the Release Train Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of software releases and driving business outcomes in an Agile environment. 

Responsibilities: 

These are some of the responsibilities that we would expect you to be able to have experience delivering.  

• Facilitate the Agile Release Train (ART) processes and execution, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders. 
• Coordinate and facilitate the planning, prioritization, and execution of program increments (PIs) and releases. 
• Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders to ensure that the release train is meeting its objectives and delivering value to customers. 
• Identify and resolve any dependencies, issues, or risks that may impact the timely delivery of the release train. 
• Provide visibility and transparency into the progress and health of the release train by tracking key performance metrics and reporting on status to leadership. 
• Coach and mentor team members on agile practices, principles, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and efficiency. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities, resources, and deliverables. 
• Support the implementation and adoption of agile practices within the organization. 
• Serve as a servant leader and facilitator to promote collaboration, communication, and teamwork within the release train. 

Your skills and experience

Skills & Experience required 

• At least 8 years of project manager experience within the IT and banking domain 
• Experience working in an agile environment and understanding agile software development life cycles and processes. 
• Fantastic track record of stakeholder and vendor management. Having the ability to navigate a large complex corporation and building relationships with Senior stakeholders via different forms of networks 
• An experienced practitioner of Agile methodology and experience with working in an adaptive environment with reactive and proactive mindsets. 
• Proven skills such as risk, issue and dependency management 
• Capable of strategic planning and project management 
• Experience managing financial reports and on-time release deliveries in large complex corporations, experience working with Web, Cloud and Microservice technologies and a Computer Science or similar degree with a PMP or Scrum Master certification would all be good things to have. 

Why you'll love working here

Life at Capgemini is dynamic and fun, a place where people love to work. A career with freedom, full of learning and development opportunities and the support to help you achieve your best.

A career at Capgemini is rewarding and constantly transforming. Here are the top ten reasons why people love working at Capgemini.

1. Your values are our values: 

We’re guided by seven core values: honesty, boldness, trust, freedom, team spirit, modesty, and fun. If you share those values, then you’ll find your place with us.

2. People come first

Through our People Charter, we encourage free exchange of ideas, respect for differences, and wellbeing in the workplace for everyone.

3. Never stop learning

At the Capgemini Group University, you’ll learn via classroom-based and virtual courses, e-learning modules and rich-media online resources.

4. Feel free to grow

Over the course of your career, your goals may shift. Want to change your focus? Switch tracks? We’re here to help.

5. Get inspired by your colleagues

Our cultural diversity means you’ll always have something to learn from those around you.

6. Forget the notion of the “typical day”

Challenge and variety are constants here. From the work you do to the people you meet to the places you travel, we’ll keep you on your toes.

7. Strike a balance that works for you

You’re human—and so are we! We strive to make sure our employees achieve a healthy, happy work-life balance.

8.Count on us for career growth

We’re always growing and so should you. We prioritize the personal development of our team members with our Capgemini Group University.

9.Your Love for Travel

We have 300 offices in 40 countries around the world. You’ll have opportunities to travel or work in different locations.

 10.Dig in your first day

Whether you join us as a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, you’ll start to work directly on challenging projects from day one.