Scrum Master

Sabenza It & Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT and recruitment is seeking a Scrum Master to enhance Agile practices across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing cross-functional teams. This role involves fostering collaboration, ensuring compliance with best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership and problem-solving skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT Agile environment.
• Minimum NQF 7 qualification in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in BI tools and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage the product backlog.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Coaching

Collaboration

Agile Concepts

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, IT, or related fields

NQF 7 – BSC / BCom / BTech in IT or B.Eng. Industrial Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Agile Hive

Mural

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

AWS

Azure

Job description

To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions, and actively adopt Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team.

In accordance with local and global strategic planning and standards, ensure compliance with the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, & S.H.E., tasks and duties, and inform superiors about deviations.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage various partners and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on Agile practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of agile concepts, frameworks (single team and overall environment).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• General IT Development and Systems Knowledge.
• Good understanding of software development methodologies and practices, with experience in software development.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the role.
• Leadership behaviors as per LEAD.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Outputs:

• Manage and coordinate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams.
• Coordinate and consult with business partners and process experts locally and internationally.
• Foster an environment conducive to ideation, prototyping, and production.
• Develop and maintain relationships within IT, the business, and the Centre of Competence (CoC).
• Ensure teams adhere to Agile practices and principles.
• Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage the product backlog.
• Track and report team progress and performance metrics.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design, research, develop, analyze, and suggest Agile concepts and strategies.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Company's Integrity Codes & S.H.E. policies, and inform superiors of deviations.
• Adhere to guidelines to ensure quality, security, and extensibility standards.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT Agile environment.
• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Agile Hive, Mural, etc.
• Minimum NQF 7 – BSC / BCom / BTech in IT or B.Eng. Industrial Engineering or relevant Agile / Scrum certification.
• Knowledge of production and logistics in the automotive industry is beneficial.

Additional Requirements:

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, IT, or related fields.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years in analytics, business-IT liaison, or similar.
• Proven data management, governance, and project management skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView), data processes, modeling, and governance.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Financial Management: Capex and Opex management for analytics projects.
• Project Management: Ability to oversee analytics projects using methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• Business & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior stakeholders to drive analytics initiatives.
• Data Literacy & Adoption: Promote data literacy and facilitate training.
• Governance & Compliance: Manage data access and ensure compliance.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Work across diverse geographies, especially in African markets.
• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, excellent communication, attention to detail, leadership, and collaboration skills.