We are currently looking for Scrum Master for our UAE operations with the following Skill set and terms & conditions.
Role Purpose
The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum process is used as intended.
- Keep the Development Team in alignment with the Scrum framework values and principles and ensure the team is focused on continuous improvement
- Enforces daily builds to detect early issues in the compiled and aggregated code as well as in the functionality delivered.
- Facilitate Daily Scrums Sprint Planning Product Backlog refinement Sprint Reviews Sprint Retrospectives release planning and other team activities as required
- Encourage team self-organization & empowerment
- Share new industry Agile best practices
- Facilitate Retrospectives which generate new ideas for process improvement
- Ensure preparation for planning through effective Product Backlog refinement sessions
- Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and release
- Actively remove impediments that slow any aspect of the Development Teams efforts
- Work closely with the Technical Delivery Manager Program Manager and Business Experts to ensure visibility and resolution of technical and business challenges
- Actively participate in organizational Agile activities
- Promote and support the Development Teams automated processes
- Assist the team in implementing the process improvements they’ve defined in the Sprint Retrospectives
- Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog Items and maintaining the prioritized backlogs for multiple products as the Development Teams provide estimates for the upcoming items
- Assist the Product Owner in the Story refinement process
- Develop and maintain relevant metrics that guide the Development Team to more efficient processes in their work and in satisfying their Product Owner and stakeholders.
- Identify and manage dependencies with other internal or external teams
- Work closely with Project Management to ensure proper project and portfolio reporting including active risk management
Previous experience required (if any)
- 5 years as a Scrum Master/Project lead working with dedicated agile teams using scrum or Kanban.
- 2 years of working as a project lead/project manager.
- Strong understanding and experience with software and product development.
- Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies
- Experienced and have practiced Scrum Master Methodologies and project management in Banking.
Key Accountabilities of the role
- Scrum/Agile Methodology – Facilitate Daily Scrums Sprint Planning Product Backlog refinement Sprint Reviews Sprint Retrospectives release planning and other team activities as required
- Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog Items and maintaining the prioritized backlogs for multiple products as the Development Teams provide estimates for the upcoming items.
- Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and release
- Coaching teams on agile concepts and ensuring continuous improvement.
- Track resolve and report incidents and known errors through the approved processes.
- Establish proactive steps to address quality delivery issue
- Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration – Carry on project management tasks related to the scrum team or journey and for other assignments as may be assigned to the person from time to time.
- Ensure the project adheres to the required policies and processes.
- Establish collaborative relationships with a wider range of stakeholders.
Joining time frame
2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
Remote Work
No
Employment Type
Fulltime