Hybrid Scrum Master

at Glanbia

• Job title: Scrum Master
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Scrum Master orchestrating multiple Product teams to deliver technology solutions at Glanbia. Facilitating Agile methodologies and fostering continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates and Runs key Product team ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
• Coaches the Product team to ensure ceremonies are effective, time-boxed, and all team members are actively participating
• Guides the Product team through the application of Agile principles and best practices
• Promotes a safe and collaborative environment for the Product team to thrive in
• Supports the product team to maintain, track, and report on the Product team progress, challenges, and changes; working with the Product Manager to resolve or improve Product team performance
• This includes the maintenance of Product team artefacts (e.g., Burndown charts, Sprint backlog, time tracking)
• Supports the Product Owners in refining and maintaining the Product backlog (e.g., ensuring upcoming user stories are groomed)
• Acts as an SME on Agile methodologies and practices, liaising with Business and IS communities on the adoption of Agile best practices
• Supports the product manager with Budget tracking and management of resource allocation
• Responsible for providing regular updates on the Backlog and sprint planning for roadmap updates
• Supports the coordinatinon of monthly timesheet planning across the team validating resource recharges to sprints and work delivered

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology), or equivalent experience
• Industry certifications highly desirable (e.g. Agile Methodologies, Scrum Master)
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in an environment that is new to Agile ways of working
• Track record of coaching Product teams throughout the delivery lifecycle, with an ability to evidence delivery successes and overcoming obstacles
• Significant understanding and hands-on experience of Agile methodologies
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other relevant Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, Certified Product Owner) are preferred
• Servant leadership and facilitation skills to develop Product teams
• Strong ability to arbitrate and resolve conflicts, promoting a collaborative team environment
• Able to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals and deliver high-quality increments
• Understanding of financial and resource constraints
• Effective communicator that is able to influence key Business and IS stakeholders on the value of Agile practices
• Strong understanding of Agile tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Benefits

• Continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform
• Competitive compensation package including staff discounts
• Generous family leave policy
• Health & dental plan