RC PRC Risk Tech GRC Supervisor 1_Scrum Master

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Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 5-7 years of experience to join our fast-paced software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Agile Metrics Reporting. The role requires the ability to create complex dashboards on burndown charts, velocity, capacity planning, issue tracking, and execute all standard Scrum Master responsibilities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a servant leader, guiding and coaching the Scrum team on Agile principles and practices to ensure the successful adoption and execution of the Scrum framework.
• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are effective, focused, and lead to actionable outcomes.
• Manage and maintain the Scrum process, including the sprint backlog, sprint planning, task estimation, and sprint progress tracking using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring that it is refined, manageable, and aligned with project goals.
• Create and maintain detailed and complex dashboards for burndown charts, velocity trends, capacity planning, and issue tracking to enable informed decision-making and effective sprint execution.
• Identify and remove impediments or blockers hindering the team's progress, facilitating resolution, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and communicative environment within the team, encouraging transparency, trust, and open dialogue among all members.
• Encourage and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and self-organization within the team to drive high-quality, on-time deliverables.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor, the Scrum Team, and stakeholders on Agile practices, empowering them to self-organize and continuously improve.
• Utilize Agile Metrics Reporting to provide insights into team performance, aiding decision-making and fostering accountability.
• Support team dynamics, mediating conflicts, resolving disagreements, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced software development environment, adept in Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum).
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Agile Metrics Reporting for effective project management and reporting.
• Ability to create complex dashboards for burndown charts, velocity, capacity planning, issue tracking, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with the ability to guide and coach teams towards self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) preferred.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile practices, utilize advanced Agile tools, execute standard Scrum Master responsibilities, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic software development environment.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the in the Indian Armed Forces; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at .

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