Scrum Master - Agile Project Delivery

DiceTek UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile project delivery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching delivery teams, removing impediments and promoting continuous improvement throughout the Agile development lifecycle.

You will work closely with Product Owners and team members to maintain backlog readiness and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Agile project delivery.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and support cross-functional teams.
• Excellent coaching, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Scrum, Kanban and Agile principles and best practices.
• Identify and remove blockers to protect team progress.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness for upcoming sprints.
• Monitor sprint progress and report delivery information to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in team processes and delivery practices.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Team empowerment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or related

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Rally

Job description

Scrum Master - Agile Project Delivery Job Snapshot - Role: Scrum Master - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: I T and Services - Function: Project Management - Experience: 5 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile project delivery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching delivery teams, removing impediments and promoting continuous improvement throughout the Agile development lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with Product Owners and team members to maintain backlog readiness, improve collaboration and support delivery commitments. The position requires strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and Agile principles, along with practical experience in team facilitation, conflict resolution and performance reporting. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in Agile project delivery and hold a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or an equivalent qualification.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: I T and Services - Function: Project Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Agile Ceremonies and Sprint Facilitation

• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Ensure Agile ceremonies are structured, productive and aligned with team objectives.
• Support the team in planning and organizing sprint activities.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is prepared and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and agreed delivery timelines.

Team Coaching and Agile Practices

• Coach team members on Scrum, Kanban and Agile principles and best practices.
• Encourage the adoption of Agile ways of working across delivery activities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and self-organizing team environment.
• Guide team members in applying Agile practices to improve teamwork and delivery effectiveness.
• Support constructive communication and help resolve conflicts within the team.

Impediment Removal and Team Support

• Identify and help remove blockers that affect team progress.
• Protect the team from unnecessary external interruptions and distractions.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to address issues that could disrupt sprint activities.
• Support the team in maintaining a productive working environment.
• Encourage open communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Track and report Agile team performance metrics.
• Monitor sprint progress and communicate relevant delivery information to stakeholders.
• Use feedback from sprint reviews and retrospectives to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Encourage continuous improvement in team processes, collaboration and delivery practices.
• Support adherence to agreed Agile frameworks, processes and delivery timelines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Agile project delivery.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and support cross-functional teams.
• Excellent coaching, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using Agile project management and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work effectively with Product Owners and delivery teams to support backlog readiness and sprint execution.

Agile Tools and Methodologies

Candidates should have experience with Agile delivery practices and tools, including:

• Scrum framework.
• Kanban methodology.
• Agile principles and best practices.
• Sprint planning and backlog management.
• Daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Agile team performance tracking.
• Jira.
• Azure DevOps.
• Rally.

Required Certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or an equivalent Scrum Master certification is mandatory.

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

Professional Skills

• Strong facilitation and team coaching abilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination.
• Conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to identify and address delivery impediments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to Agile values and continuous improvement.
• Ability to encourage team ownership and self-organization.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Scrum Master who can guide Agile teams, facilitate effective delivery practices and create an environment that supports collaboration and continuous improvement. The position requires a practical understanding of Agile frameworks, strong people skills and the ability to help teams manage challenges while maintaining focus on delivery objectives. A proactive approach to coaching, removing impediments and improving team performance will be important for success in this role.