Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Scrum Master for an initial 6-month contract, potentially extendable to permanent. The successful candidate will lead Scrum ceremonies, manage project progress, and work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Scrum Master experience.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies and manage project backlog.
• Track project progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables are met within time and budget.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project Management

Agile

Education

Degree (not mandatory)

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