As mentioned, prior, I require to interview candidate
Sorry for the bluntness but had to type quick
SM Qualifications - every single item of the following I am expecting detailed examples of experience , not simply knowledge of
- Advance knowledge of SAFe / Agile principals but not a purist and willing to be flexible to Team dynamics
If I have to teach Safe principles or how / when to apply them, then we will have a problem
Technical knowledge is key but more specifically experience leading Teams involved with AWS infrastructure; needs to be able to interface with other DEV teams and align on tasksSM needs to be able to understand what every DEV is working on and clear communication skills to articulate status and next stepsSM needs to be able to visualize "Done" for every Feature and forecast / track overall work to specific deadlinesBe able to foresee impact / missed deadlines
Be able to review Features / Stories and confirm whether item meets "Definition of Ready" to be worked onSM needs to be a Lean, Efficiency Leader - someone who spots inefficiencies via effective retros and more importantly takes action to resolveAgain I need a Leader, not someone who needs to be told and monitored on how / what to go doA contractor SM is a tough role because they often struggle to pushback with employees
I need a determined, professional individual who is not afraid of conflict but also is not a jerk - they will have my support and backingThis Team is a fast-paced bunch of Devs - individual needs to be quick on their feetRequires advance skills in managing context switching
Requires comfort in staying up multiple nights (weekly), overnight period ranges between 8pm-4am (this is only for deployments and all senior candidates will understand)