About this role
We areseekinga passionate and experienced Scrum Master to steer our changes with precision and flair. You will play a pivotal role in drivingseamless delivery usingAgilepractices andempowering our teams to achieve their fullest potential. Yourexpertiseinthis rolewill be instrumental in delivering high-impact projects thatwill delightclients.
A scrum master takes on various roles based on the maturity level of the Agile team. Clearly the success of any team using Agile methods is based on the effective partnership of scrum master and the team collaborating and embracing Agile principles. As a scrum master you naturally have a servant leader and coach mindset. You willidentifyneeds remove impediments and contribute as necessary to ensure the performance and success of the team.
This position requires a leader accountable for maximizing the business value produced by the team including throughput and delivery.
Responsibilities:
Lead multipleglobalcross functional teams(up to 4)on various projectsbyAgilemethodology(ScrumandKanban)supported byLean.
Sprint Events LeadAgileceremoniesincludingSprintPlanningDailyStand-upsSprintReviewsRefinementandRetrospectives
Product Shaping/Scope Management Collaborate with Product OwnersEngineeringTeams and Stakeholders to define scope goals and the product owner and provide education whereneededespecially in Product Backlog healthdependencymanagementto better managereleases.
PI and Sprint Planning - Help the teams toaccomplishsprint goals & PI OKRs by following ceremonies and planning / estimation offeaturesand userstories.
Impediment Management Tacticallyidentifydependenciesand blockerstrackand help remove them accordingly
Retrospective Fosteracultureofcontinuousimprovementinnovationandhighperformancewithintheteam. Have thecapabilitytoidentifypain points for Agile teams and bring in fresh practicalideas.
Progress tracking and MetricsSet upand reviewmetrics to anti-agile patternsthrough metricsand coach/steer if progress is about tobeor iscurrentlydelayed.
Coaching Teams Coach squads in the squads achieve higher levels of Agilematurity.
Qualification:
Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Lead Scrum Master or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum Kanban and Lean
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college/university
3 years of experience in Financial Services
4 years of experience in building data platforms and solutions
5 years leading large scale transformation programs(leveragingAgilemethodologies) involving businessprocessand change organization change and multiple large-scale technologycomponents.
Experience in coachingproductowners inproduct backlog health prioritizationetc.
A strongunderstanding of the system development life cycle
Previousroleseither asa software engineer/ developer tester/QAor business analyst
Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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