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Guidepoint

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years as a Scrum Master, expertise in Agile, Jira, Confluence, OKRs, and strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills in a high-pressure global environment.
  • You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, guide teams in estimating and backlog management, collaborate on blockers, establish agile metrics, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in a Scrum Master role with strong knowledge in Agile principles and practices. Scrum master certification is a plus.
  • Experience being scrum master for multiple globally distributed teams.
  • Expert knowledgeable of Jira and Confluence, required.
  • Working knowledge of OKRs and its implementation in Jira.
  • Capable of motivating teams to take ownership of their processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to interact at all levels within a global and diverse organization.
  • Comfortable and composed working in a high-pressure environment to meet deadlines.
  • Strong drive for results, resourceful with ability to prioritize and work independently or in groups.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Consensus building and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all ceremonies and planning events for multiple teams including the daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective, release planning.
  • Guide the teams to help understand how to estimate features and capabilities, supporting realistic commitments.
  • Collaborate with external teams to address any blocking issues, helping Scrum teams to remain focused on their goals. Represent Scrum teams at appropriate ceremonies, including Scrum of Scrums.
  • Work with Product Owners to set OKRs linked to epics in JIRA and ensure a healthy backlog.
  • Establish standard set of agile metrics across multiple teams to improve performance in quality, predictability, flow, and velocity, while supporting team focus on daily, sprint and release goals.
  • Mentor, motivate and drive process improvements with team members.
  • Facilitate retrospectives to help identify areas of opportunity for improvement and take responsibility for identified actions.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Scrum Master at Guidepoint Engineering?

The primary role of the Scrum Master is to facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and planning events for multiple teams, guide teams in understanding Agile principles, and help maintain a healthy backlog while collaborating with external teams to address any blocking issues.

What are the key responsibilities of the Scrum Master?

Key responsibilities include facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives; guiding teams in feature estimation; collaborating with Product Owners to set OKRs; establishing agile metrics; mentoring team members; and facilitating retrospectives to identify areas for improvement.

What qualifications are required for the Scrum Master position?

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role, strong knowledge of Agile principles, expert knowledge of Jira and Confluence, and experience managing globally distributed teams. Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Is experience with OKRs necessary for this position?

Yes, a working knowledge of OKRs and their implementation in Jira is required for this role.

What skills are important for a Scrum Master at Guidepoint?

Important skills include strong interpersonal and influencing abilities, comfort working under pressure, the capability to motivate teams, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and consensus-building and negotiating skills.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The Scrum Master role is hybrid, based in the Toronto office, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are eligible for paid time off, a comprehensive benefits plan, company RRSP match, and development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform.

How does Guidepoint value diversity among its employees?

Guidepoint is committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for the community, emphasizing the importance of diversity among its employees, advisors, and client base.

Can the Scrum Master manage multiple teams?

Yes, the Scrum Master is expected to facilitate Scrum processes for multiple globally distributed teams.

What tools are essential for a Scrum Master in this role?

Essential tools for the Scrum Master include Jira for managing backlogs and tracking OKRs, and Confluence for documentation and collaboration.

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Guidepoint is a research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we enable our clients to turn answers into action. Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,300 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.