Digital - Data Hub API - Scrum Master CIF

Factset ,
London, Greater London
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FactSet's Content Integration Framework (CIF) Team is looking to further their Agile transformation, both in mindset and principles. We are committed to building effective cross-functional teams that focus on delivering value to the customer while striving for continuous improvement. Attributes of a Highly Successful Candidate: * Servant Leader: Empathetic and effective leader that builds trust and focuses on the needs of the team * Facilitative: Effective listener, relies on observation and skills tool-kit to bring team members together, stimulate collaborative behaviours and discussion, drive successful conflict resolution * Assertive: Ensures Agile concepts and principles are followed while allowing maximum flexibility based on team needs that drive delivery of business value. Strong enough to act as objective voice of reason and authority, make the tough calls as part of a collaborative process with product management, development and leadership * Intuitive & Insightful: Ability to recognise issues and risks within the team or with outside teams, elevate as needed, and bring to resolution * Continuous Improvement Mindset: Challenges the team and greater organisation to reflect and improve; as an individual motivated to learn new tools and techniques to accomplish this * Knowledgeable: Able to assess the team's agile maturity and coaches to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organisation Responsibilities * Ensure Agile teams are practising the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritisation, team accountability, and visibility * Shields team from interference and removes impediments * Helps the team become self-managed and cross-functional * Fosters a team environment that encourages team members to both seek help from within the team and lean-in to help the team achieve sprint goals * Partner with Product Owner to manage backlog * Facilitates scrum/agile events * Work with team to identify capacity to ensure they can meet the sprint objectives * Participate in discussions related to trade-offs to bring in new work * Effectively use information radiators that help the team see information it needs to identify areas where they need to learn and grow and display process toward desired outcomes * Active participation in the maturation process of the Agile model and methodologies within the organisation Requirements * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university * At least 5-7 years' experience working in a software development organisation, preferably in an agile environment * Minimum 2-3 years' experience supporting a team as a Scrum Master. * Experience working in an iterative Development environment, utilising Scrum practices. * Experience with Scrum, Lean and/or XP inspired practices required * Familiarity with one or more Agile methodologies such as Scrum, XP, Kanban * Scrum Master Certification preferred * Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills and organisational skills * Willingness to provide direct and honest feedback to team members * Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills * Ability to effectively interact with all layers of the organisation * Ability to work effectively in a team setting * High level of motivation

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