Scrum Master

Who We Are

Culinary Digital is dedicated to revolutionizing the
food-service industry through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.
We strive to create value for our clients by offering scalable, innovative
solutions that streamline operations, provide deep insights, and foster
exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to excellence and continuous
improvement ensures that we remain at the forefront of industry advancements,
driving growth and success for our clients.

Mission Statement: At Culinary
Digital, we empower multi-location food-service providers by delivering tailored
SaaS solutions that enhance efficiency, control costs, and boost profitability.
Through unparalleled customization, real-time data insights, and
customer-centric innovations, we optimize operations and elevate customer
engagement and satisfaction.

Vision Statement: To be the leading provider of innovative, data-driven
SaaS solutions for the food-service industry, transforming operational
excellence and customer experiences through unparalleled customization,
real-time insights, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
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The Role

The Scrum Master will facilitate and ensure the
effective application of Scrum principles and practices within the product
development teams.

This role focuses on guiding teams to achieve high
levels of performance, quality, and reliability while adhering to the agile
methodology.

The Scrum Master will work closely with Product
Owners, Product Directors, and the Chief Product Officer (CPO) to align the
development team's work with the overall product vision, strategy, and business
objectives.

The Scrum Master will also be responsible for removing
impediments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, and ensuring
the team meets sprint commitments and goals.

Primary Skillset

- Agile and Scrum expertise, facilitation of
ceremonies, conflict resolution, servant leadership, coaching teams.

Secondary
Skillset

- Project
management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, data-driven
decision-making, technical understanding.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum
Professional (CSP), or similar Agile certifications are preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g.,
JIRA, Trello, or equivalent) is preferred.

Requirements

Scrum Facilitation and Agile
Coaching:

- Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies:
Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint
planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are conducted
effectively and efficiently.
- Agile Coaching: Act as a coach to
the development team, Product Owners, and other stakeholders in Scrum and Agile
best practices, promoting an understanding and adoption of Agile principles.

Continuous Improvement:

- Encourage continuous improvement within the team by
facilitating retrospectives and identifying actionable steps to enhance
processes and productivity.

Sprint Planning and Execution:

- Sprint Goal Setting: Collaborate
with the Product Owner to define sprint goals and ensure they are clearly
understood by the development team.
- Backlog Refinement: Assist the
Product Owner in refining and prioritizing the product backlog to ensure that
the team works on the highest-value features that align with business goals.
- Monitoring Progress: Track and
monitor the team’s progress against sprint goals and velocity, ensuring that
the team stays on track to meet commitments.

Impediment Removal:

- Identify and Resolve Blockers:
Proactively identify and address any impediments or blockers that may impact
the team’s ability to deliver on sprint commitments, facilitating solutions
that keep the team moving forward.
- Advocate for Resources: Advocate
for necessary resources, tools, and support required by the team to achieve
optimal productivity and quality.

Team Development and
Performance:

- Foster Collaboration: Create a
collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages open
communication, knowledge sharing, and a strong sense of team unity.
- Team Coaching: Provide guidance and
support to team members to enhance their skills, address challenges, and
promote career development.
- Performance Management: Support the
performance management process by providing input on individual and team
performance, helping to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Quality and Deliverable
Management:

- Ensure Quality Standards: Work with
the development team and Product Owner to ensure that deliverables meet quality
standards and acceptance criteria before being released.
- Velocity Optimization: Monitor and
optimize team velocity to improve the predictability and efficiency of sprint
delivery.
- Commitment Management: Ensure that
the team commits to realistic and achievable sprint goals and holds the team
accountable for meeting these commitments.

Collaboration and
Communication:

- Cross-Functional Coordination:
Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Directors, and other stakeholders to
ensure alignment between development efforts and business objectives.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide
transparent communication to stakeholders regarding sprint progress, potential
risks, and areas of improvement.
- Alignment with Product Vision:
Ensure that the team’s work aligns with the broader product vision and strategy
set by the Chief Product Officer and Product Director.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer
science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; relevant work
experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum
Master or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
- Strong understanding of Scrum,
Agile, and Lean principles, with experience applying these methodologies in
real-world scenarios.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching,
and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong organizational skills and
attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and
work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM),
Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or similar Agile certifications are
preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile project
management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, or equivalent) is preferred.