Scrum Master

Lets be #BrilliantTogether

Overview

ISS STOXX is growing! We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our global Market Intelligence Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to help the Scrum teams succeed at delivering high value high quality software efficiently using Agile and Scrum principles and practices.

The Scrum Master drives Agile and Lean frameworks that result in quality product delivery and empowered Scrum teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all core Scrum events across all scrum teams assigned.

• Coach team members on the effective utilization of Agile and Scrum.

• Create an environment of collaboration alignment within the teams that allows for open dialogue and productive solutions for resolving conflicts.

• Promote continuous improvement of Agile practices and principles by coaching and leading by example

• Review and socialize sprint and team metrics to help highlight successes and areas for team improvement

• In partnership with Product Owner(s) collaborate on product roadmaps and the backlog.

• Ensure everyone on the team understands the projects & sprints goals and scope.

• Guide the team through Agile project planning and commitment.

• Maintain tight coordination and dependency tracking across teams.

• Track analyze and report on key Agile metrics such as velocity and burndown to monitor progress and team health

• Communicating organizational impediments to leadership; clear impediments for the team

• Embrace the concept of continuous learning in your own journey and instill the same in your team(s).

Qualifications

Training & Experience:

• Bachelors degree graduate of any IT or Software Development related course

• Scrum Master PSM I PSM II and/ or SAFe RTE certification is required.

• Has at least 8 years experience applying Agile and Scrum frameworks solely focusing on software development or a mixed experience in software development QA & project management functions

• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum principles (familiarity with Agile Project Management and hands on experience with JIRA/Atlassian tools in software development project/s).

• Excellent coach facilitator and effective communicator (possesses an executive presence and ability to coach multiple teams across the organization)

• Data-driven detail-oriented and skilled in removing business and technical impediments

Experience working with any of the following would be a plus:

• Experience JIRA workflow & administration

• Around 5 or more years of working in Financial Services or a related industry

Work Location & Schedule:

• Amenable to work in an early morning shift (7 am- 4pm Manila Time) at Makati City

• Amenable to work in a hybrid work arrangement (Mondays to Fridays; at least 3 days onsite work per week)

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills perspectives and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources support and opportunities to growprofessionally and personally.

Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.

Lets empower collaborate and inspire.

Lets be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985 we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group ISS STOXX has over 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 clients including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG cyber and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders benefit.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data insights and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms insurance companies distributors service providers and technology firms to assess their target markets identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data powerful analytics timely and relevant insights in-depth research as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content events training ratings and awards.

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