Nearshore Sector l GCP Scrum Master

Devoteam Portugal

11d • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our nearshore team in Portugal. In this role, you will serve as a catalyst for organizational agility, guiding cross-functional teams through Agile transformation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will work with distributed teams across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless communication and efficient project delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
• GCP Experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms)
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to influence without authority
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Proven experience working with nearshore or distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Experience in identifying and resolving team conflicts and organizational challenges
• Familiarity with Agile transformation initiatives and change management

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Agile certifications (SAFe, PSM II, or equivalent)
• Background in software development and technology-driven organizations

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives across distributed teams in multiple time zones to ensure team alignment and continuous process improvement
• Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, practices, and mindset while championing Agile best practices and driving organizational adoption
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team productivity, working proactively to resolve conflicts and facilitate problem-solving
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to manage sprint backlogs, ensure proper prioritization of work items, and maintain alignment across programs and initiatives
• Monitor team velocity, burndown charts, and other key metrics to analyze performance and identify optimization opportunities
• Identify and communicate risks, dependencies, and escalation issues to leadership in a timely manner

Benefits

• Works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
• Diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization.
• All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed