Scrum Master —Banking Domain

TAT IT Technolgies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to lead agile teams in a banking environment. This role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, supporting the Product Owner, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles. You will play a key part in project management and software release processes, driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative team culture. If you are passionate about Agile methodologies and have a strong background in banking, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Scrum Master/Project lead with agile teams.
• Strong understanding of software and product development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, and other team activities.
• Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog.
• Encourage team self-organization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project Management

Agile Practices

Software/Product Release Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Product Backlog Management

Education

Professional Certification in Scrum Methodologies

Job description

We have an urgent requirement for Scrum Master —Banking Domain one of our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint, Retrospectives, release planning, and other team activities as required---Must

Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog---Must

Knowledge of Scrum rules and use Agile Technical Practices---Must

Knowledge of project management/releases in banking environment---Must

Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies----Must

Job Description

Agile processes and practices. The Scrum Master will be responsible for tasks covering the product development life cycle. In addition to scrum master responsibilities, the incumbent will also be required to perform tasks related to end to end project management and software/product release management.

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 Team’s 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 Team’s 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 Team’s 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
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• 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 Team’s 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 issues
  
  

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.
  
  

Banking Environment and Release Management Knowledge

The incumbent is responsible for taking ownership of software/product releases in the Banking Environment. Hence, experience of having worked in banking environment is required.

Compliance & Information Security

• Maintain information security related to organization, throughout the period of employment.
• As soon as possible, report any potential or actual risks or incidents affecting the security of information to the helpdesk.
• Maintain Risk Free/control IT environment at organization.
  
  

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of Scrum rules and use Agile Technical Practices
• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of projects/releases in banking environment
• Shows judgment / self-confidence and ability to work under tight schedule
• Shows determination and ability to find solutions / develop effective courses of action
• Has effective communication skills and able to explain technical issues
• Software/Product release management experience
• Knowledge/Experience of working in banking environment
  
  

Previous Experience Required (if Any)

• 3+ 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.
  
  

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