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Publicis Groupe Senior Associate L2 in Gurgaon, India
Company description
Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technological solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at.
Website https://www.publicisresources.com
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in facilitating the Agile development process and ensuring the successful delivery of our projects. You will work closely with cross functional teams to promote Agile principles and practices, remove impediments, and foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
• Perform project planning and scheduling, manage tasks and coordinate project resources to meet objectives and timelines
• Good experience managing multiple projects/programs in large Enterprise Applications setup.
• It should be well versed with project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and tracking, leadership reporting, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements, priorities, and constraints, and ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the team's progress, impediments, and achievements to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and visibility into the project's status.
• Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, to ensure they are conducted effectively and remain focused on achieving their objectives.
• Serve as a servant leader to the Scrum Team, supporting team members, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of collaboration and self-organization.
• Enforce Agile principles, practices, and values within the team, helping team members understand and adhere to Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
• Act as a coach and mentor to the team, providing guidance on Agile practices, facilitating problem-solving, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Shield the team from external distractions and disruptions, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to deliver high-quality increments of work.
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts and disagreements within the team, promoting open communication and collaboration to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging them to reflect on their processes, identify areas for improvement, and experiment with new ideas and practices.
• Work with business and technology subject matter experts to assess requirements, define scope, create estimates, and produce project charters
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Relevant Experience- 7 -10 years
• Project Lifecycles on development & maintenance projects, estimation methodologies, quality processes.
• Good understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies is a pre-requisite
• Experience in JIRA and solid understanding of Agile principles, practices, and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Logical thinking and problem-solving skills along with an ability to collaborate
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), CSPO, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Must be a good communicator with the ability to persuade and influence.
• Ability to continuously prioritize and manage a considerable workload.
• Previous experience in Software as a Service business is desirable.
• MUST have previous experience in data migration projects.
• Must have experience working with one or more of the leading industry enterprise PPM tools. Experience working with Adobe Workfront is desirable.
• Advanced Excel knowledge is desirable.