Scrum Master

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services financiers de premier plan en Afrique du Sud recherche un Scrum Master pour diriger les cérémonies Scrum et assurer la livraison efficace des projets. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion de projet agile et en facilitation d'équipe. La fonction exige des compétences en communication, une pensée adaptative et une capacité à promouvoir l'innovation au sein de l'équipe.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion d'équipes Scrum et facilitation des cérémonies Scrum.
• Compréhension approfondie des métriques d'équipe et d'amélioration des performances.
• Compétences en gestion des parties prenantes et négociation.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les cérémonies Scrum, supprimer les obstacles pour l'équipe.
• Planification des versions logicielles pour une livraison rapide.
• Gestion des performances de l'équipe et développement personnel.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking

Agile Project Management

Backlog Management

Oral Communications

Project Performance Management

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity, and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile (SAFe), etc., to explain and motivate teams.

Professional facilitation skills to empower teams through effective facilitation.

Understanding of team metrics and tracking them to enhance team performance.

Ability to run and facilitate core meetings: Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, story writing, sizing, prioritizing, Daily stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Experience with JIRA/Confluence (or other tools). Making work visible through a Sprint board.

Lead and manage Scrum teams and Scrum of Scrums meetings, interfacing with product owners and stakeholders to minimize distractions for development teams.

Responsibilities

Agile Development Team Facilitation

Lead Scrum ceremonies, remove obstacles, facilitate collaboration, and resolve conflicts to enable effective work delivery.

Agile Release Planning

Plan and replan software releases for timely delivery and benefits realization.

Agile Backlog Management

Review, reprioritize work, and optimize resource deployment to maximize value.

Culture of Innovation

Promote innovation through solutions like idea platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.

Digital Strategy/Transformational Projects Execution

Implement digital initiatives using agile and design-thinking principles.

Project Risk and Issue Management

Identify, evaluate, escalate, and resolve risks and issues.

Data Collection and Analysis

Analyze data using established tools and methods.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Assign tasks to meet expectations within timelines.

Project Resource Management

Support resource deployment and utilization.

Project Planning

Develop and organize project plans aligned with organizational frameworks.

Performance Management

Manage personal and team performance, set objectives, and review progress.

Personal Capability Building

Participate in ongoing education, training, and accreditation to enhance skills and industry knowledge.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Backlog Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Executing Plans, Oral Communications, Project Communications Management, Project Estimations, Project Performance Management, Project Quality Assurance, Project Resource Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management

Competencies

Business Insight, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Cultivates Innovation, Decision Quality, Directs Work, Drives Engagement, Drives Results

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent

Closing Date

08 July 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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