Scrum Master -Abu Dhabi

Talent Arabia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Scrum Master in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures the Scrum framework is effectively implemented, facilitating various Scrum ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Development Team to remove impediments and improve processes, ensuring effective project management and reporting. Strong communication and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Scrum framework and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to identify and manage dependencies between teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Scrum processes are followed correctly.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Scrums and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Promote continuous improvement within the Development Team.

Job description

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. Enforce 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. 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. 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 provides estimates for the upcoming items. 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.