Scrum Master

Job Description

Capability DefinitionResponsible for managing the deliverables related to planning and executing a Sprint Migration (includes migration across/within datacenters, server states, user bases, operating systems, HW/SW versions, platforms, workplaces, delivery teams, etc.). Provides direction and support for all parties involved in the Sprint Migration process (client teams, vendors, DXC support teams, etc.) to ensure all requirements are met in preparation for the migration execution window.Responsibilities

• Confirms that all data required to plan/execute the Migration Sprint is captured, confirmed correct, current and complete.
• Participate in the definition of Sprint management documentations and provides feedback on how to improve the processes as the project moves forward.
• Maintains the Playbook (pre-migration, migration, post migration) for each assigned Sprint ensuring each checklist item is performed.
• Acts as the primary escalation point for all issues / risks identified on the assigned Sprint.
• Ensures prerequisites are in-place, test-plans are in-place (technical & UAT), technical resources are available, and escalation paths are in-place for successful migration Sprints.
• Responsible for server migration Sprint execution of a given implementation depending on project s time/schedule.
• Manage issues and ensure resolution during the Migration Window.
• Manages communication during Migration Window for status emails and/or checkpoints with the client.
• Directs the activities for completing the artifacts contained in the Migration Services process.
• Provides documentation relevant to the update of the overall project status to the Migration Engagement Lead and required information to trigger subsequent migration processes (ESL updates, Monitoring tools, WAME Orchestration Tool updates, etc.).

Responsibility Details

• Reports to Migration Engagement Lead and supplies the current status of assigned migration Sprints as well as issues and/or action items that require Project Level attention.
• Has oversight for assigned Sprint s migration / cutover activity.
• All types of migrations in-scope
  • P2P, P2V, P2C, V2V, V2C, Greenfield, Lift-n-Shift, etc.
  • HW and/or SW upgrades.
  • Within datacenter, across datacenters.
  • Replication via network, swing-gear, etc.
  • Etc.
• Validation of all dependencies
  • Hardware build-out/configuration.
  • Business/application outage windows.
  • Resource allocations/commitments.
  • Go/No go meeting.
  • Etc.
• Ensure all activities/documents, etc. are ready for Sprint planning and execution

Education and Experience Required

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with a consistent record of significant contribution level, leadership and impact to the business, the company services technical community, and/or the industry
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • ITIL certification is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in Project Management

Technical Skills and ExperiencesPrerequisites:

• Meets degree educational requirements or has equivalent work experience for job code.
• 5+ years experience in technical IT (preferably in datacenter).
• Experience related to datacenter migrations is a plus.
• Has strong technical project leadership capabilities involving virtual teams across regions and time zones.
• Able to deal with complex issues involving customers and vendors.
• Prior experience with application or infrastructure development projects is a plus.
• Ability to manage projects within scope of responsibility.
• Strong MS Excel / MS Project skills.
• Data-management experience as it relates to server migration projects.

Additional knowledge desired but not essential:

• Dynacenter
• DoubleTake, CloudEndure, Zerto, VMotion
• MS SharePoint, MS Project
• Wintel, Linux, AIX, HP-UX, OpenVMS and their various versions
• ETL and/or data-management tools
• SQL, Oracle
• AWS, Azure, Managed VPC, Public and Private Cloud

Soft Skills and ExperiencesPrerequisites:

• Demonstrates strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Has strong project leadership capabilities involving virtual teams across regions and time zones.
• Proven ability to work in cross-cultural environments
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate, assimilate, rationalize, and normalize data from multiple sources
• Ability to interact with customers regarding business and technical information and issues
• Demonstrates strong team building skills - ability to work as a team
• Demonstrate strong initiative to learn with minimal direction
• Self-starter
• Keeps people informed through the use of appropriate methods and media
• Shares relevant or useful information in a timely manner
• Assertive and proactive, ability to plan ahead and maintain control of upcoming situations

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Keyskills :
technical project leadershipms projectsprint planningmonitoring toolsserver migrationoperating systemsproject leadershipdevelopment projectsinfrastructure developmentaixp2vdata cente