Scrum Master

About the Role

Magna is looking for experienced scrum master who can collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable smart solutions driving and developing agile methodologies. As a scrum master you will be facilitating and coaching the team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework, also ensuring the team delivers high-quality software on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities

• Facilitate and guide the Scrum team through all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Own and maintain the Scrum Team Backlog (planning & prioritizing).
• Responsible for the internal stakeholder & customer communication for the assigned scrum team/product.
• Coach and mentor, the development team on Agile principles and practices.
• Remove impediments that hinder the team's progress and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Foster collaboration and communication within the team and across departments (Product, Development, Operations).
• Manage the Scrum backlog and ensure it is well-refined and prioritized.
• Track team progress and metrics, and report on project health and velocity.
• Champion the adoption of Agile practices within the organization.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for the Scrum process.
• Plan and coordinate software development activities with other global sites and communicate vision, progress, product roadmap and release plan.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in Agile project management.
• Act with honesty and integrity and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna’s Compliance Policies and Procedures

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, computer science, software, or related field of study)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an Agile environment for a product successfully industrialized.
• Strong understanding of the Scrum framework and its principles.
• Minimum of a PSM-1 Certification is required (PSM-2 is bonus)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience in resolving team conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira is preferred.
• Experience in automotive industry is a plus.

Your preferred qualifications

• Problem solver that is action-oriented with the ability to look at problems in new ways.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to design an effective solution.
• Ability to support multiple on-going projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicational skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, and flexibility to address competing demands.
• Ability to explain Production / technical concepts and analysis implications clearly to a wide audience and be able to translate business objectives into actionable analyses.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

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