Job Description
We're seeking a bilingual Agile expert
■ Job Title
Bilingual Scrum Master
■ Company Overview
We are a forward-thinking organization that values agility, collaboration, and innovation. We are looking for a proactive and experienced Scrum Master who is fluent in both Japanese and English to guide Agile teams in delivering high-value solutions.The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who fosters Agile principles and ensures successful delivery in a SAFe or Scrum environment.
■ Your Role and Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Coach team members on Agile best practices and principles.
- Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-defined and prioritized backlog.
- Track and report team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts).
- Promote transparency and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- Support Agile transformation initiatives and contribute to scaling Agile practices.
- Communicate effectively in both Japanese and English across multicultural teams.
■ Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Agile delivery, including roles as Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
- Excellent bilingual communication skills in Japanese and English (Business Level or Higher).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment.
- Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
■ Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in insurance, financial services, or IT transformation projects.
- Prior experience working in Japanese corporate environments.
- Ability to translate Agile concepts effectively across language and cultural contexts.
■ Good Reasons to Join
- Join a forward-thinking organization that values agility, collaboration, and innovation.
- As a Scrum Master, you’ll play a key role in driving digital transformation and empowering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
- Enjoy a supportive work culture, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a global enterprise.
■ Work Location
(Tokyo)
■ Salary
Negotiable