About the job

Senior Scrum Master's mission consists in the definition, design and implementation of a solution that meets a new IT requirement expressed by a client, taking into account the resources allocated, the deadlines and the Group’s applicable best practices of IT Governance. Additionally contribute to ensure that Agile principles are properly implemented within the team. As such, plays a critical role in leading and organizing Scrum routines. The Scrum Master has a facilitator role.

Your Main Activities Are

We are looking for a Tribe Scrum Master (RTE) with strong Agile mindset who showcases servant leadership and coaching when operating an Agile Release Train (ART):

• The ideal candidate would have solid experience in scaling Lean and Agile practices and would understand the challenges associated with facilitating and continuously aligning a large development programme. 

• We are looking for someone to interact with various levels of the organisation, facilitate ART events and processes, assist the teams in delivering value, and handle ART level budget. Would work with Product Management and Solution Architects to ensure strategy and execution stay aligned and work closely with any additional department setup like Agile Delivery or Release Management Office.

• The Tribe Scrum Master must have a continuous improvement mindset, promote a culture of change and foster collaboration in a diverse and multi-location ART formed less than 2 years ago. (S)he will also be working with various Community of Practices such as S.M., P.O., DevOps and Architect.

• The Tribe Scrum Master must possess a refined and broad understanding of how Agile and SAFE delivers value to the organisation, act as servant leader with a ‘can do’ attitude, be able to work under own initiative, in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

• We are looking for someone to interact with various levels of the organisation, facilitate ART events and processes, assist the teams in delivering value, and handle ART level budget. Would work with Product Management and Solution Architects to ensure strategy and execution stay aligned and work closely with any additional department setup like Agile Delivery or Release Management Office.

• The Tribe Scrum Master must have a continuous improvement mindset, promote a culture of change and foster collaboration in a diverse and multi-location ART formed less than 2 years ago. (S)he will also be working with various Community of Practices such as S.M., P.O., DevOps and Architect.

• The Tribe Scrum Master must possess a refined and broad understanding of how Agile and SAFE delivers value to the organisation, act as servant leader with a ‘can do’ attitude, be able to work under own initiative, in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. 

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Information Technology and Computer Science
• Information Technology ([5 - 7] years)
• English (Fluent)
• Client focused
• IT - Business/IT relationship
• IT - IT knowledge
• Ability to manage a project
• Communication skills - oral & written
• Decision Making

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach 

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.