Agile Leader (Scrum Master) for AI teams Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Agile Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing agile projects & products, coaching teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead agile projects from initial conception through to completion
• Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution within the team
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the team on Agile methodologies
• Create and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, and cost controls
• Coordinate and support all stages of the Agile project lifecycle
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and team members
• Implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders and top management

Key Deliverables:

• Product Vision: Ensure clarity of vision and alignment of goals among team members and stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Quality Deliverable: Guarantee that all deliverables meet quality expectations
• Team Performance: Assess team performance and implement strategies to improve it
• Post-Project Review: Conduct a thorough review after the completion of each project for lessons learned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven work experience as an Agile Lead, Scrum Master, or similar role in project management
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g. even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral programme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, and many more

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

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Required Skills:
Capability Development, Change Management, Classroom Delivery, Consulting, Learning Design, Methodical Approach, Organizational Structures, Teaching

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
09/1/2024
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