Scrum Master

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to drive agile delivery across IT projects. You will establish and embed Scrum, coach teams, and remove impediments to ensure value delivery and timely outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy backlog, facilitating ceremonies, and collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders to align delivery with business goals. Candidates should have a strong certification and offshore experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Scrum Master Certification (e.g., Scaled Agile, Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in IT project management and project delivery.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading Scrum Teams as a Scrum Master in an IT development environment.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in working with offshore development centres is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the production of deliverables within the agreed timescale, quality, and budget.
• Establish and ensure the effectiveness of Scrum within the organisation.
• Facilitate all Scrum events, ensuring they are positive, productive, and adhere to time constraints.
• Support Product Owners and Scrum teams in maintaining a healthy backlog for current and upcoming sprints.
• Remove impediments faced by the Scrum team to ensure smooth progress.
• Help the Scrum team focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies within the team.
• Identify and manage relationships through effective communication with the Scrum team and stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Offshore work experience

Education

University degree in CS/Business/IS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Department

Join us as we shape the future of sports and entertainment at the Club through a strategic mission to transform our digital capabilities. Our flagship programme, operating under the internal acronym ‘AOP’, aims to Accelerate our Platform, Product, People, Performance and Potential, bringing this strategy to life through innovation and delivery excellence.

AOP's work spans product, technology, operations, delivery and change, creating next-generation experiences and strengthening the capabilities that support the Club's future growth. We are a diverse team passionate about solving complex challenges, delivering meaningful impact, and creating value for customers, members, the Club and the wider community.

The Job

• Be accountable for the production of deliverables within the agreed timescale, quality, and budget
• Establish and ensure the effectiveness of Scrum within the organisation
• Facilitate all Scrum events, ensuring they are positive, productive, and adhere to time constraints
• Support Product Owners and Scrum teams in maintaining a healthy backlog for current and upcoming sprints
• Remove impediments faced by the Scrum team to ensure smooth progress
• Help the Scrum team focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies within the team
• Identify and manage relationships through effective communication with the Scrum team and stakeholders

About You

• University degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• Scrum Master Certification (e.g., Scaled Agile, Scrum, SAFe, etc.)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in IT project management and project delivery
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading Scrum Teams as a Scrum Master in an IT development environment
• Experience with project delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience in working with offshore development centres is an advantage

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via [e-mail]. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.