Job Description
Scrum Master Job Description
Facilitate scrum to a larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed, committed to agile principles and best practices, and flexible to opportunities for team improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate daily standups and iteration/sprint planning meetings to protect the team from over-committing and scope creep.
- Aid in estimation and sub-task creation, participate in sprint reviews, and capture feedback.
- Note areas for improvement and action items for future sprints, and work as the administrator of the scrum board.
- Ensure cards are up to date and scrum tools like Jira are working well, and meet individually with team members and stakeholders as needed.
- Iron out team disagreements about process and work styles, and consult with team members and internal stakeholders on how best to work with the scrum team.
- Regularly analyze burndown charts and other portfolio planning tools to understand what gets built and at what cadence, and eliminate external blockers and manage internal roadblocks.
Requirements:
- Leadership: Exhibit leadership qualities without being authoritative, lead by serving the team and facilitating their self-organization.
- Effective communication: Clear and transparent communication is crucial, ensure all team members and stakeholders understand the project's status, goals, and obstacles.
- Problem-solving: Scrum masters often deal with impediments and conflicts, must be adept at problem-solving and finding solutions to keep the team on track.
- Adaptability: Scrum masters should be adaptable and open to change, adjust to the evolving needs of the team and the project.
- Facilitation skills: The ability to effectively facilitate meetings and scrum ceremonies is vital, ensure these events run smoothly and focus on the intended outcomes.
- Time management: Scrum masters must manage time effectively to keep the team on schedule and meet sprint goals.
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889, providing innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions.
We serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service, with over 22,000 partners and more than 130 years of financial experience.
We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people, and are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.