Scrum Master - Banking

VAM Systems; Dubai; 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 Dubai. This role focuses on ensuring that the Scrum process is effectively implemented, promoting team self-organization, and facilitating key Scrum ceremonies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and a strong understanding of software development. Join a dynamic environment where you can influence continuous improvement and drive project success. If you're passionate about agile methodologies and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Daily Scrums and Sprint Planning for the team.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining prioritized backlogs.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Kanban

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Professional Certification in Scrum

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 selforganization & 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 theyve 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