Scrum Master, Global GBS Analytics COE

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Scrum Master for its newly created Analytics Centre of Excellence within Global Business Services. The Analytics COE builds, maintains and enhances analytical products so the business can turn data into actionable insights. The Scrum Master supports the development team and product owner in delivering incremental value each sprint, runs the scrum, removes impediments and protects the team from external distractions.

Key responsibilities

• Build and coach high-performing teams and lead all scrum-related activities for pods building analytical products.
• Facilitate daily standups, including verbal and email updates, and plan sessions and estimations for future sprints.
• Work across sprints to resolve capacity and resourcing or data blockers, and flag risks and issues needing coordination with non-Agile parts of the company.
• Manage and activate release plans, and work with engineering teams so DevOps activities happen as intended.
• Track metrics such as sprint velocity, scope and flow, and improve pod performance.
• Ensure Scrum practices are used and improved across teams, foster continuous learning, and educate others on Agile.
• Help teams align with project goals and vision, and guide them through organizational roadblocks so sprints finish on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with Agile and Scrum; past software development experience is ideal.
• English; CSP or CSC certification preferred, SAFe 5.0 and Design Thinking certifications a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant domains, products or journeys and a track record of successful delivery.

Required skills

• Jira/Confluence is a must; Azure DevOps is optional; Miro or similar whiteboarding tools are an advantage.
• Strong communication skills to handle diverse stakeholders, and project management and time management.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a fast career track.
• An open culture where employees can share ideas and get them put into action.