Junior Scrum Master

As a Junior Scrum Master at Brooksource, you will have the exciting responsibility of facilitating Scrum events, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring project compliance with quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scope documents and manage dependencies, ensuring projects are completed on time. Additionally, you'll support the adoption of agile processes and assist in monitoring resource allocation, ultimately helping to drive efficiency within various data transformation initiatives.

To be considered for the Junior Scrum Master position at Brooksource, candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a keen interest in Agile methodologies. While having a Scrum certification (CSM, PSM) is preferred, it's essential to demonstrate your eagerness to learn. Certifications in SAFe are a plus, but what's most important is your ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively to team dynamics.

At Brooksource, we value professional growth and actively support our team members in their career development. Junior Scrum Masters are encouraged to engage in continuous learning, whether through Agile training sessions, access to resources, or participation in workshops. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where you can gain insights from experienced team members and develop your skills in managing Agile projects effectively.

In the Junior Scrum Master role at Brooksource, you will enjoy a hybrid work environment, splitting your time between remote work and our downtown Cleveland office. This setup offers the flexibility to collaborate in-person with your team while also allowing for the convenience of remote work. You will work within a supportive and dynamic team focused on driving a significant data transformation project, providing an engaging experience where innovation and communication are prioritized.

As a Junior Scrum Master at Brooksource, you will utilize various tools and technologies to facilitate projects and support agile methodology. This may include project management software for tracking progress, collaboration tools for team communication, and agile metrics software to generate reports such as burn-down charts and velocity assessments. Staying updated on emerging technologies will help you make informed recommendations to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.

To answer this effectively, showcase your knowledge of Scrum principles, including its roles, artifacts, and events. Explain how you would support teams in their Scrum practices and ensure that the framework is followed to facilitate project success.

Discuss a proactive approach where you first listen to all parties involved to understand their perspectives. Talk about the importance of facilitating communication and fostering an environment of collaboration to arrive at a solution that supports the team’s objectives.

Explain that you would start by ensuring the team understands the goals and scope of the upcoming sprint. Describe how you would guide the discussion to prioritize backlog items, estimate tasks, and seek input from all team members to enhance commitment and alignment.

Highlight metrics like burn-down charts, velocity, and cycle time as key indicators of a team’s performance and project health. Explain how tracking these metrics can help identify areas for improvement and encourage transparent discussions about progress.

Discuss your belief in regular retrospectives to reflect on what went well and what could be improved. Stress your approach to encourage team feedback, celebrate successes, and implement changes that lead to more effective practices in future sprints.

Identify potential challenges such as resistance to change or coordination between different teams. Share your strategies for successful change management, like clear communication and the importance of aligning all team members with shared goals.

Explain how you would use techniques such as prioritization frameworks or tools to keep track of multiple projects. Stress the importance of clear communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure that the most critical tasks receive immediate attention.

Talk about your strategy for establishing communication protocols and regular updates to ensure everyone is on the same page. Emphasize the importance of facilitating meetings and utilizing collaboration tools to promote open dialogue and transparency.

Share specific tools you have experience with, like Jira, Trello, or Asana. Highlight how these tools help streamline processes, enhance team collaboration, and track project progress effectively.

Focus on your passion for Agile methodologies and your desire to be part of a technology enterprise undergoing significant transformations. Mention your enthusiasm for learning and contributing to the team’s success, aligning it with Brooksource's values and mission.