Scrum Master - Banking

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to lead agile teams in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on ensuring the Scrum framework is effectively utilized, fostering team collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly in software development, and a professional certification in Scrum methodologies. Join this forward-thinking company and play a crucial role in enhancing team performance and delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Scrum events and ensures adherence to Scrum practices.
• Removes impediments and encourages team self-organization.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Project Management

Kanban

Software Development

Education

Professional Certification in Scrum

Job description

We are currently looking for a Scrum Master for our UAE operations with the following skill set and terms & conditions.

Role Purpose

1. The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum process is used as intended.
2. Keeps the Development Team aligned with the Scrum framework values and principles and ensures the team is focused on continuous improvement.
3. Enforces daily builds to detect early issues in the compiled and aggregated code as well as in the functionality delivered.
4. Facilitates Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, release planning, and other team activities as required.
5. Encourages team self-organization & empowerment.
6. Shares new industry Agile best practices.
7. Facilitates Retrospectives which generate new ideas for process improvement.
8. Ensures preparation for planning through effective Product Backlog refinement sessions.
9. Ensures planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and releases.
10. Actively removes impediments that slow any aspect of the Development Team's efforts.
11. Works closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Program Manager, and Business Experts to ensure visibility and resolution of technical and business challenges.
12. Previous experience required (if any):
13. 3 years as a Scrum Master/Project lead working with dedicated agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
14. 2 years of experience as a project lead/project manager.
15. Strong understanding and experience with software and product development.
16. Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies.
17. Experience and practice in Scrum Master methodologies and project management in Banking.

Additional Details

• Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
• Remote Work: No
• Employment Type: Full-time