Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to lead their Agile teams in Cape Town. This role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing project backlogs, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. With a commitment to innovative solutions and a collaborative environment, this company values integrity and teamwork. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects with a talented team of professionals. If you have a passion for Agile methodologies and a proven track record in project management, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies and manage project backlog.
• Track project progress and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project Management

Agile

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary Degree

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

About our client:
Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising cutting-edge tech and digitised processes. They prioritise integrity and have a commitment to unity.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  
• Manage the project backlog and prioritise work items.
  
• Track project progress and ensure that deliverables are met on time and within budget.
  
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed.
  
• Identify and mitigate risks.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
  
• Continuously improve the Scrum process and team performance.
  

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
  
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
  
• 5+ years Scrum Master experience
  
• 3+ years project management experience
  
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  

Work Type:

• This will be a 6 month contract initially - Will get renewed or made permament.
  

Job ID:

• J106835
  

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Desired Skills:

• Scrum Master
• Project Management
• Agile