<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Agile Leadership & Scrum Master Responsibilities:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) for Agile teams.</li><li>Coach and mentor development teams on Agile practices, ensuring the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile methodologies.</li><li>Act as a servant leader to remove obstacles and resolve issues that impede the team’s progress.</li><li>Support Product Owners in managing product backlogs and ensuring that work items are clearly defined, prioritized, and understood.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment of Agile projects with business goals and objectives.</li><li>Track and report on team performance, progress, and velocity metrics to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Project Management & Program Oversight:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Manage and oversee multiple Agile projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.</li><li>Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal team productivity and efficiency.</li><li>Support the creation of a Program Management Office (PMO) to standardize and optimize project management processes across the organization.</li><li>Define and implement best practices for project governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Collaborate with senior management to ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy and business priorities.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Stakeholder Management & Communication:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, including business leaders, team members, and external partners.</li><li>Ensure effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, fostering a transparent and open work environment.</li><li>Report on project and program status, risks, issues, and achievements to IT Project Manager and to executive leadership and key stakeholders when applicable.</li><li>Conduct regular project reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives and adjust project scope as necessary.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Continuous Improvement & Best Practice Implementation:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Drive a culture of continuous improvement within teams and across the organization by identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions.</li><li>Champion the use of Agile tools and techniques to improve workflow, increase efficiency, and enhance team performance.</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust feedback loop with all teams to gather insights and optimize workflows.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>PMO Establishment & Governance:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Support the design and implementation of the PMO, establishing frameworks, processes, and guidelines for efficient project delivery.</li><li>Create standardized templates, workflows, and reporting structures to ensure consistent project execution.</li><li>Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess project health and program success.</li><li>Align PMO goals with organizational objectives, ensuring that projects support the overall strategic direction of the business.</li></ul><p><br></p>