Scrum Master Generative AI

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Scrum Master to lead agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and improving delivery performance. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a Scrum Master role. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools is essential. Join us to foster collaboration and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of IT/software delivery experience.
• At least 5 years as a Scrum Master.
• Demonstrated ability to improve team performance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and adhere to agile principles.
• Partner with Product Owners for backlog maintenance.
• Track and report agile metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Agile tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Business Administration

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

At least one Agile certification

Job description

Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE (On-site, Full-time)

Experience Required : 8–12+ years

Role Type : Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master with 8-12+ years of experience in leading agile teams and driving high-performance delivery. The role is focused on coaching, facilitating, and enabling cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions. While GenAI / AI project exposure is a plus, the primary responsibility is to ensure agile excellence, continuous improvement, and team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (planning, stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to agile principles.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy backlog and improve prioritization.
• Remove impediments quickly, escalating when needed to keep delivery on track.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency within the team.
• Track and report agile metrics (velocity, predictability, quality) to drive improvements.
• Coach team members and stakeholders in agile mindset and practices.
• Encourage continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable follow‑ups.
• (Preferred) Support GenAI / AI / ML project teams by aligning sprint planning with unique challenges like data readiness, model training, or infrastructure bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-12+ years of IT / software delivery experience with at least 5 years as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and proven success in scaling them.
• Demonstrated ability to improve team velocity, predictability, and overall delivery performance.
• Excellent facilitation, servant leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Hands‑on with agile tools : JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• (Preferred) Exposure to GenAI / AI / ML projects and understanding of unique delivery challenges.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Technology (preferred).
• Mandatory Certifications : Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PSM II / IIIAt least one Agile / Scaled Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, PMI-ACP, ICAgile)

Success Measures

• Consistent improvement in team velocity and predictability.
• Reduction in delivery impediments and blockers.
• Higher team engagement, morale, and retention.
• Alignment of delivery outcomes with business goals.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement across teams and processes.