Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

note:  this position does not support visa sponsorship

The Seeds R&D team is hiring a Scrum Master to help the team understand and embrace Scrum principles, practices, and values. They provide guidance on how to apply Scrum in the context of research and development projects.  The Scrum Master will leverage agile principles and frameworks to empower teams to deliver on time with quality and fosters collaboration and communication within the R&D team and with external stakeholders. They encourage transparency, help resolve conflicts, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Facilitate scrum processes (events and artifacts)
• Coach and mentor scrum teams on agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement
• Promote culture of collaboration, self-organization, and accountability within the team
• Promote internal best practices
• Remove obstacles and roadblocks that hinder team’s progress
• Track the team's progress during sprints, monitors the completion of tasks, and helps the team stay on track to achieve their sprint goals
• Assist in tracking and visualizing relevant metrics and information
• Contribute to initiatives designed to evolve team processes and ways of working

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or similar scrum certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a scrum master or agile coach
• Solid understanding of software development practices and processes
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and their practical application
• Experience working with software development teams
• Experience working in a research and development environment desired
• Expert in JIRA and Confluence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent organization and time management abilities, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to motivate and coach team members
• Foster individual and team accountability

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Generous Vacation Policy plus 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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