Senior Scrum Master

Kamo Placements; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance and finance sector is seeking a Scrum Master to lead Scrum teams and ensure high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Agile methodologies, proven leadership skills, and relevant certifications. The role involves coaching team members and facilitating effective communication to meet project goals, creating a dynamic work environment supported by a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in insurance or finance-related fields.
• Experience in leading Scrum teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team.
• Monitor and track team performance using Agile metrics.

Skills

problem-solving skills

Communication

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or a related field

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI-ACP

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team
• Ensure the team meets sprint goals and delivers high-quality products.
• Monitor and track team performance using Agile metrics.
• Remove impediments that hinder team progres
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Implement feedback from retrospectives to enhance team performance
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Ensure alignment between the team and stakeholders on project goals
• Ensure adherence to Agile practices and principles.
• Customize Agile processes to fit the team's needs.
• Maintain and improve Agile tools and artifacts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business,Engineering or a related field is required.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification is required.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI-ACPis an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum [URL Removed] experience in leading Scrum teams, preferably in insurance or financerelated fields.

*Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Desired Skills:

• problem-solving skills
• Communication
• Strong leadership