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Scrum Master

Job Description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading developer and publisher of video games worldwide whose brand portfolio covers blockbusters such as Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell, as well as games for the whole family, from Imagine and Petz to Rayman Raving Rabbids. To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing Indian studio in Pune! We favor diversity, creativity, drive and team spirit. If you've got the skills and the desire to succeed, we want you to be a part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

The Production Department of UBISOFT is looking for an experienced and dedicated Scrum Master to join our growing team. The focus will be on working with our Game Production teams and working under the Agile methodology. We are seeking a candidate who has leadership skills, critical thinking, and a problem-solving attitude, and has proven a track record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Agile Experience:
• Scrum process structure & setup for a new team.
• Scrum ceremonies facilitation for team.
• Facilitator for the Product Owner and Team in their quest to meet project expectations - removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments;
• Organizes the use of Agile/Scrum practices and values; supports the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog;
• Drive Continuous improvement mind-set and coaches the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization;
• Builds a transparent and trusting environment where problems can be raised, with an emphasis on problem solving and delivering value;
• Facilitates internal and external communication, decision making, and conflict resolution.

Your profile:
• Understand fundamentals of iterative development;
• Experience with agile development techniques (Scrum, Kanban, XP);
• Understand the value of commitments to delivery made by a development team;
• Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics (Burndown metrics, velocity, lead time, cycle time);
• Good understanding of Agile Backlog management techniques (Story splitting, Sizing, Mapping);
• Proficient in Jira;
• Excellent English written and oral communication;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation & meeting facilitation.
• Assertiveness – Be able to ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to; be a voice of reason;
• Situation awareness – Be the first to notice differences and issues as they arise and elevate them to management.

Certifications:
• CSM certification is a must.

Nice to have:
• Understanding of Gaming Industry processes and challenges.