E T Consultant Scrum Master

The World Bank Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The E T Consultant - Scrum Master position at IFC involves facilitating and coordinating agile projects within the Data Engineering Unit. The role focuses on delivering high-quality data solutions and products by managing the Scrum process, coaching the development team, and ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders. The Scrum Master will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multiple agile projects by organizing Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization to enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the product owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for the upcoming sprints.
• Identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may hinder the team's progress and escalate issues when necessary.
• Track and report key metrics related to team velocity, sprint progress, and overall project health to stakeholders.
• Help ensure communication with clients on project status and deliverables.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing actions to enhance team performance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring their involvement and understanding of the Scrum process.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Project manager or similar role in agile product development environments.
• Experience in working with Cloud Data warehousing, Data Lakehouse implementations is preferred.
• Knowledge related to Data Engineering to help facilitate the project teams is critical.
• Prior experience working with Multilateral Development Banks (MDB's) or Developmental Financial Institutions (DFI's) is a plus.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with agile product development environments.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts and practices.

Benefits

• One-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group.
• Subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years.