Lead Scrum Master

1001 Absa Bank; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in Gauteng is seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile product development teams. The ideal candidate will facilitate multiple sprints, manage Scrum artifacts, and coach team members in Agile practices. Applicants should have a National Certificate in Information Technology and experience in managing teams effectively. This role is key to driving the organization's Agile transformation efforts.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Workforce diversity promotion

Qualifications

• Experience in leading sprints using Agile methodology.
• Ability to maintain and update Scrum artifacts.
• Strong communication skills for reporting progress and blockers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple sprints and ensure smooth execution.
• Guide teams in adopting Agile practices.
• Supervise and coordinate teams across different locations.

Skills

Agile methodology

Scrum practices

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

National Certificate in Information Technology

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The Scrum Master will facilitate a product development team that uses Scrum/Agile methodologies. The role involves leading a team to ensure self-organization and adaptability, ensuring adherence to agile principles, and effective management of the product backlog, sprint backlog, and burn-down charts.

Job Description

1. Delivery

• Lead multiple sprints using Agile methodology.
• Maintain and update Scrum artifacts.
• Ensure smooth sprint execution and address issues promptly.
• Communicate progress and blockers to project/delivery managers.
• Ensure compliance with change governance and standards.
• Maintain code quality standards.
• Develop plans to ensure timely delivery of team’s work.

Transition to Agile

• Assess current development/delivery models and guide teams in adopting Agile strategies.
• Implement best practices and resolve adoption challenges.
• Support planning and transition of releases.
• Provide guidance to colleagues for successful Agile adoption.

Leading and Managing Teams

• Supervise and coordinate teams across different locations.
• Utilize resources effectively to meet business objectives.
• Engage with business areas and serve as a point of contact.
• Coach team members in Agile practices.

Delivery Capability

• Maintain effective communication in challenging situations.
• Support team members and product owners in Agile adoption.
• Manage multiple sprints and support workflow analysis tools.

Application Management

• Understand incident & problem management disciplines.
• Maintain configuration items, manage changes, and plan releases.
• Support operational knowledge of service desk systems.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate negotiations and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Adapt communication styles to diverse audiences.

Education

National Certificate in Information Technology.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote workforce diversity.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to fill the position as advertised.