Erudite Innovation Hiring! Full Time IT Scrum Specialist in Selangor - Ricebowl

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Mid-Level Scrum Master to join our high-tech engineering environment within the semiconductor industry. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving Agile practices across cross-functional teams that include physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and simulation experts developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions . You will facilitate Agile delivery, foster collaboration, and help teams achieve their objectives effectively and sustainably while working with state-of-the-art technologies at the forefront of chip manufacturing .

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless delivery across multiple development teams, empowering them to achieve excellence while working with complex technical environments involving hardware, software, firmware, and systems engineering .

Agile Facilitation & Team Support

• Facilitate all key Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement to ensure effective team collaboration and progress
• Guide cross-functional teams in applying Scrum and Agile principles to semiconductor engineering and technology projects
• Support the team in maintaining focus, building trust, and improving communication and collaboration

Coaching & Mentorship

• Coach and mentor team members on Agile mindset, continuous improvement, and self-organization
• Coach development teams on best practices in Agile methodologies, helping them embrace Scrum principles and frameworks for optimal performance
• Encourage accountability within the team while nurturing an atmosphere of continuous improvement through regular feedback loops and process enhancements

Impediment Removal & Progress Tracking

• Identify potential obstacles early on and proactively remove roadblocks to maintain smooth project delivery and foster a positive team environment
• Monitor sprint progress, deliverables, dependencies, risks, blockers, and project milestones
• Track Agile performance metrics including velocity, burndown/burnup, cycle time, throughput, and sprint predictability

Stakeholder & Cross-Team Coordination

• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a well-defined and prioritised product backlog that aligns with business goals and stakeholder expectations
• Coordinate development activities across software, firmware, hardware, verification, validation, product engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Facilitate collaboration between local and international engineering teams, including offshore or geographically distributed teams
• Ensure alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders by facilitating clear communication channels throughout the project lifecycle

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify and remove impediments that affect engineering productivity and delivery timelines
• Facilitate risk and issue discussions and escalate technical or resource constraints to the appropriate stakeholders
• Coordinate dependencies between hardware and software development, embedded systems, firmware, automation, and test engineering teams

Mandatory Certification (Non-Negotiable)

• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent Agile certification is required
• SAFe Scrum Master certification is an advantage

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Typically 4–8 years of relevant IT, software, or engineering project delivery experience
• At least 3 years as a Scrum Master or in a comparable Agile delivery role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile methodologies, SDLC, sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement
• Proven experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Experience managing project risks, blockers, dependencies, priorities, and delivery timelines
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile project management tools
• Ability to work with technical teams and communicate effectively with engineering and business stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing technical requirements and competing priorities