Job DescriptionGBS Analytics COE – Scrum Master About the Position We have an excellent opportunity available for a Scrum Master to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Scrum Master role lies within the newly created Analytics Centre of Excellence within the Global Business Services organization. The Analytics COE has been set up to build, maintain and enhance analytical products for our business to generate actionable insights from data and make better informed decisions. The individual for this position will support the development team and product owner in delivering incremental value each sprint for the products. They will lead and run the scrum and be responsible for managing sprints. They’ll remove impediments and act as a shield from external distractions. They create a safe working environment for the team and are an innovator who constantly seeks continuous improvement and builds higher performing teams. Key Responsibilities • Build and coach high performing teams. • Lead and manage all scrum related activities for pods building analytical products. • Facilitate the daily standup meetings which includes both verbal and email communications to collect and consolidate team updates. • Work across sprints to help facilitate capacity conversations and identify work that may be blocked due to resourcing or data challenges. • Help organize, prepare, and facilitate planning sessions & estimations for future sprints. • Look at key metrics such as sprint velocity, scope, flow and improve the overall pod performance. • Flag issues/risks and other key actions that may need to interface with non-agile portions of the company. • Manage and activate release plans. • Ability to work with relevant engineering teams to ensure DevOps related activities occur as intended. • Ensure teams actions are aligned with the project goals / vision. • Ensure Scrum practices are used and improved within and across teams. • Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and product owner. • Foster a continuous learning environment helping teams to inspect & adapt. • Facilitate large group discussions. • Educate others on Agile methodologies and practices. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; Masters preferred • 3-5 years of relevant work experience with Agile and Scrum • Language Knowledge: English • Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) preferred • Knowledge of relevant domains/products/journeys and track record in successful delivery • SAFe 5.0 Certifications are a plus • Design Thinking Certifications are a plus • Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement within the team • Confident and skilled at guiding the team through organizational roadblocks to allow Sprints to be completed on time • Past software development experience would be ideal • Experience with Jira/Confluence is a must, Azure DevOps is optional, Miro or other similar whiteboarding tool is an advantage. Professional Attributes • Communication Skills o At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders. • Analytical o We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset. • Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm o You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team. • Project management skills o Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe. • Team player o Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. What we offer you • An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you; • A fast career track like only few other companies can match; • A competitive salary • Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in actionLocation(s)Ahmedabad – Mondeal Heights – GBS Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.