Project Manager / Scrum Master

XAD Technologies; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Technologies in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master to guide strategic fintech initiatives, oversee full project lifecycles, and drive Agile practices across development teams.

You will bridge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, governance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership are essential, with certification and tooling proficiency valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 58 years of experience in project management with a strong background in Quality Assurance and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience in the fintech or banking industry.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is required.
• Proficiency with Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban or SAFe.
• Experience using Agile project management tools like Jira Confluence Trello or Microsoft Project.
• Strong problemsolving organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and quality assurance principles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the endtoend execution of strategic projects ensuring delivery within scope timeline and budget.
• Serve as Scrum Master by facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily standups retrospectives and reviews.
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders development teams product owners and other departments to maintain clear and effective communication.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement timely mitigation strategies.
• Track and report on project progress using tools such as Jira Trello Azure DevOps or similar.
• Foster a collaborative and highperforming team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach team members on Agile best practices and principles.
• Drive process enhancements and promote Agile maturity within the organization.
• Ensure the removal of project impediments to keep teams on track and aligned with project goals.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead strategic initiatives within our Technology department. This dualrole position involves overseeing full project lifecycles from initiation to delivery while also driving Agile methodologies to support highperforming development teams. The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between crossfunctional teams and stakeholders ensuring smooth project execution continuous improvement and alignment with business goals. This role is essential to maintaining momentum across projects in a fastpaced fintechfocused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the endtoend execution of strategic projects ensuring delivery within scope timeline and budget.

• Serve as Scrum Master by facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily standups retrospectives and reviews.

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders development teams product owners and other departments to maintain clear and effective communication.

• Proactively identify project risks and implement timely mitigation strategies.

• Track and report on project progress using tools such as Jira Trello Azure DevOps or similar.

• Foster a collaborative and highperforming team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

• Mentor and coach team members on Agile best practices and principles.

• Drive process enhancements and promote Agile maturity within the organization.

• Ensure the removal of project impediments to keep teams on track and aligned with project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.

• 58 years of experience in project management with a strong background in Quality Assurance and Agile methodologies.

• Proven experience in the fintech or banking industry.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is required.

• Proficiency with Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban or SAFe.

• Experience using Agile project management tools like Jira Confluence Trello or Microsoft Project.

• Strong problemsolving organizational and leadership capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and quality assurance principles.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.