Scrum Master Expert Consultant

Mission Overview:

This is a consultancy mission at a client site, where you will represent Keystone Solutions as a Scrum Master Expert. As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will be engaged in dynamic projects, bringing your expertise to diverse client environments and contributing to the success of agile teams.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the key reference for the Scrum methodology within the project team, ensuring a thorough understanding and correct application of Agile principles.
• Protect the team from internal and external distractions, maximizing project results.
• Coach the project team, business lines, and stakeholders on effective interactions and agile best practices.
• Play the role of delivery owner across squads, setting up and facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Planning, Retrospective) and other meetings.
• Schedule and follow key steps of the methodology, ensuring smooth use of Scrum and helping the team overcome obstacles.
• Support the Product Owner with the Product Backlog and assist the team in delivering the Definition of Done, Sprint Backlog, and more.
• Track team capacity and velocity metrics for planning and progress purposes.
• Coach and challenge the project team, promoting self-organization and removing barriers to effectiveness.
• Act as an ambassador of agile methods within the company and provide reporting on Scrum deployment to superiors.
• Manage risks and issues as they arise.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of English and at least one local language.
• Expertise in agile reporting and follow-up tools (e.g., Jira).
• Understanding of automated unit testing, automated functional testing, and continuous integration tooling.
• Strong knowledge of software development and project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to combine Agile coaching with delivery ownership.
• Experience in large organizations, managing dependencies in complex environments.
• Experience working with multi-cultural teams.
• Expert knowledge of agile methodologies and techniques (e.g., Kanban).
• Experience managing multiple dependencies in complex (banking) organizations.
• Team player, communicative, organized, and committed to knowledge sharing.

Agile Mindset:

• Positive attitude and pragmatism.
• Thirst for knowledge and commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.
• Focus on team success over individual achievement.
• Embrace feedback and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to contribute across disciplines to achieve sprint goals.

Why Join Keystone Solutions?

• As a consultant, you will experience a variety of challenges across different client environments, accelerating your professional growth.
• Keystone Solutions is committed to turbo-charged learning and career development, offering broad learning experiences and opportunities for advancement.
• Our consultants, known as “K-Stones,” bring core values to every engagement, ensuring excellence and integrity in all client missions.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal .