Scrum Master - Banking

VAM Systems; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Scrum Master to ensure the Scrum process is effectively implemented. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, supporting the Product Owner, and driving continuous improvement within the team. Candidates should have extensive experience in Agile methodologies, particularly in banking, and hold a Professional Scrum Certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Scrum Master / Project Lead with dedicated agile teams.
• 2+ years as a Project Lead / Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Scrum process is used as intended.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and team activities.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog management.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

Education

Professional Scrum Certification

Job description

We are currently looking for a 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 aligned with the Scrum framework, values, and principles, and ensure the team focuses on continuous improvement.
• Enforce daily builds to detect early issues in the code and functionality delivered.
• Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, release planning, and other team activities.
• Encourage team self-organization and empowerment.
• Share new industry Agile best practices.
• Facilitate Retrospectives to generate new ideas for process improvement.
• Ensure preparation for planning through effective Product Backlog refinement sessions.
• Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for upcoming Sprints and releases.
• Actively remove impediments that slow the Development Team's efforts.
• Work closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Program Manager, and Business Experts to ensure visibility and resolution of challenges.
• Participate in organizational Agile activities.
• Promote and support the Development Team’s automated processes.
• Assist the team in implementing process improvements identified in Retrospectives.
• Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog Items and maintaining prioritized backlogs.
• Assist the Product Owner in the Story refinement process.
• Develop and maintain metrics to guide the Development Team's efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Identify and manage dependencies with other teams.
• Work with Project Management for proper project and portfolio reporting, including risk management.

Previous Experience Required

• 3+ years as a Scrum Master / Project Lead with dedicated agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
• 2+ years as a Project Lead / Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of software and product development.
• Professional Scrum Certification.
• Experience practicing Scrum methodologies in Banking.

Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and team activities.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog management and estimation.
• Ensure teams are well-prepared for Sprints and releases.
• Coach teams on Agile concepts and continuous improvement.
• Track, resolve, and report incidents and errors.
• Address quality and delivery issues proactively.

Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Manage project tasks related to the Scrum team and other assignments.
• Ensure adherence to policies and processes.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.