Scrum Master - Banking

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Scrum Master to lead agile teams in Dubai. The role involves facilitating Scrum processes, supporting the Product Owner in backlog management, and promoting continuous improvement. Candidates should have 5 years' Scrum Master experience, 2 years in a project lead role, and expertise in software/product development, specifically in the banking sector. This full-time position requires on-site presence, with a joining time frame of 2 weeks.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a Scrum Master or Project Lead with dedicated agile teams.
• 2 years as a Project Lead or Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of software and product development.
• Experience in Banking project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Scrum practices and principles.
• Facilitate various Scrum ceremonies such as Daily Scrums and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Support the Product Owner with backlog management.
• Coach teams on agile concepts for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage dependencies.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master practices

Coaching and mentoring

Team facilitation

Process improvement

Education

Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies

Job description

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

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 Teams 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 Teams 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 Teams 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

Previous experience required (if any)

• 5 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.

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Scrum/Agile Methodology – 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 Teams 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 issue
• 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.

Joining time frame

2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime