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Overall Objectives of Job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating the Scrum process, ensuring that the team adheres to Agile practices, and removing any impediments that may hinder the team's progress. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Qualification, Experience, Technical and Functional Skills

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Experience in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, or similar.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills/Specific Tasks/Activities performed

• Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Ensure meetings are productive, time-boxed, and focused on achieving the sprint goals.
• Identify and remove any obstacles that may prevent the team from achieving their sprint goals.
• Work with external stakeholders to resolve dependencies and blockers.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the Scrum Team on Agile/Scrum practices and principles.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to reflect and improve their processes.
• Ensure that work progress is visible and understood by all team members and stakeholders.
• Use tools and techniques to maintain transparency, such as burn-down charts and task boards.
• Assist the Product Owner in managing the product backlog, ensuring it is well-groomed, prioritized, and clear to the team.
• Facilitate communication between the Product Owner and the development team.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
• Promote a team environment that values trust, respect, and accountability.
• Empower the team to self-organize and make decisions.
• Support the team in developing their skills and capabilities.
• Track and report on team performance and progress.
• Use metrics and data to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Skilled in mediating conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in coaching team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and updates clearly.
• Ability to listen actively and understand the needs and concerns of the team and stakeholders.
• Understanding and addressing the needs of the team.
• Focused on removing impediments and enabling the team to perform at their best.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify root causes.
• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, roles, events, and artifacts.
• Familiarity with other Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Lean, and XP.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, both personally and within the team.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) to manage and track work.
• Ability to engage and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Skilled in motivating team members and fostering a positive team culture.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Good to have 

Having a basic understanding or exposure to AI tools would be a plus.

FYour benefits:amiliarity with basic AI tools is considered an advantage.

Basic knowledge or experience with AI tools will be beneficial.

Exposure to AI tools, even at a basic level, is a value-add.

A fundamental grasp of AI tools will be an added benefit.

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroadWe believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fosteredFlexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

About Allianz TechnologyAllianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statementAllianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.You. IT 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.  

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.