PwC Tech - ScrumMaster

<br>A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.
Our Information Technology Project Management team collaborates with PwC practice leaders to develop and deliver technology solutions. We provide project management oversight and collaborate with various project resources and vendors to ensure the appropriate methodology is followed, deliverable quality is high, and satisfaction is achieved. Simply put, you’ll solve business problems using technology, work with multiple teams concurrently, and be able to take pride in end to end ownership of a project.<br><br><p>To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.</p><p></p><p>As a Manager, you&
39;ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:</p><p></p><ul><li>Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.</li><li>Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.</li><li>Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.</li><li>Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.</li><li>Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.</li><li>Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm&
39;s/client&
39;s expectations.</li><li>Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.</li><li>Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.</li><li>Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.</li><li>Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.</li><li>Uphold the firm&
39;s code of ethics and business conduct.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><br><br><p>The Scrum Master is a servant leader who helps teams self-organize and deliver by using Agile practices. The role enforces the standards and practices of the Scrum process as agreed upon. This role coordinates with other teams, communicates status to management, plans and schedules scrum ceremonies, monitors KPIs, mitigates risks, monitors the health of the team, removes impediments, and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Job Requirements and Preferences</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b><u>Basic Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Degree Required</b><span>:</span><br /><span>High School Diploma</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Years of Experience</b><span>:</span><br /><span>4 year(s) of managing Agile delivery teams, and execution using Agile methodology like Scrum and Kanban and 2 years of Scrum Master experience.</span><br /><br /><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Degree Preferred</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Bachelor Degree</span><br /><br /><b>Preferred Fields of Study</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Information Technology, Computer Systems Analysis, Management Information Systems</span><br /><br /><b>Certification(s) Preferred</b><span>:</span></p><p>Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe 5 Practitioner (SP), SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)</p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Knowledge/Skills</b><span>:</span></p><p>Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader:</p><ul><li>Supporting Agile methodologies and Agile management tools (e.g. Microsoft Azure DevOps, Rally/Agile Central, JIRA, Jira Align, and/or VersionOne);</li><li>Demonstrating knowledge of various methodologies: Lean, Kanban, Scrum/XP;</li><li>Demonstrating experience in client relationship and team building;</li><li>Demonstrating expertise in Scrum including the value and principles, and application in enterprise environments;</li><li>Demonstrating familiarity with modern software engineering techniques (continuous integration, build, deliver, test-driven development and other automated acceptance testing techniques);</li><li>Understanding of Lean-Agile principles, metrics, and technology and/or experience with Lean Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Leader;</li><li>Working with UX design practices in an Agile/Scrum environment;</li><li>Driving work to conclusion independently and delivering with consistent high quality;</li><li>Acting as Scrum Master for one or multiple teams, cultivating an environment of learning, efficiency and value;</li><li>Facilitating all Scrum-related rituals and ceremonies (Daily Stand Up, Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, etc.) while maintaining all Scrum artifacts (Iteration backlog, Program Increment, etc.);</li><li>Challenging, coaching, and guiding the organization using Agile and lean principles, experimenting with processes and tools that encourage continuous improvement;</li><li>Facilitating the team’s progress toward team goals, continuously engaged in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity;</li><li>Focusing the team on daily and Iteration Goals in the context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives;</li><li>Collecting metrics to provide teams and the organization with relevant feedback on velocity, quality, and overall impact of our efforts;</li><li>Supporting the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope;</li><li>Effectively and efficiently eliminating impediments so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Iteration and escalating when issues are beyond the team’s authority or may require support from other teams;</li><li>Fostering a collaborative environment for a high-performing team through coaching and leading with servant leadership behaviors;</li><li>Communicating with management and outside stakeholders, protecting the team from scope expansion and items out of their control;</li><li>Representing the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) meeting and forwarding information from that meeting back to the team;</li><li>Coordinating with the System Team, User Experience, Architecture, and Shared Services Teams; and,</li><li>Facilitating preparation and readiness for ART events, assisting the team in preparation for ART activities, including: PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect &amp; Adapt.</li></ul><br>At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.<br><br>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.<br><br>For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.<br><br>For positions in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington State, and Westchester County (NY), please visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-ifsmanager <span style='display:none'>402965 402965WD</span><br><br>
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