Senior Scrum Master, Enterprise Agile Transformation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to guide multiple agile teams in a fully remote environment. You will foster continuous improvement, remove blockers, and ensure effective Scrum adoption across enterprise-scale software projects.

You’ll coach Product Owners, facilitate ceremonies, and align teams with SAFe/agile practices while promoting collaboration and high-quality delivery. With 5+ years as a Scrum Master, you’ll drive metrics, support backlog refinement, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as Scrum Master for software teams.
• Experience with enterprise agile transformations and SAFe.
• Deep Scrum and Kanban knowledge.
• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams.
• Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners and stakeholders.
• Identify and remove impediments.
• Promote collaborative, self-organizing teams.
• Guide adoption of Scrum values and practices.
• Support backlog refinement with Product Owners.
• Track team progress and performance metrics.
• Support organizational agile transformation.
• Foster continuous improvement and learning.
• Ensure clear communication between teams.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Communication

Remote teamwork

Agile frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization committed to agile principles, is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide multiple agile teams through complex software development lifecycles. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to contribute to significant enterprise-wide agile transformations from anywhere. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, removing impediments, and ensuring the effective adoption and execution of Scrum methodologies. The ideal candidate is a servant leader, deeply knowledgeable in agile frameworks, and passionate about empowering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently. This role is crucial in driving productivity and innovation within a distributed, high-performance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on agile principles and practices.
• Identify and remove impediments or blockers that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Promote a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Guide teams in adopting and adhering to Scrum values and principles.
• Assist Product Owners in backlog refinement and ensuring clear understanding of product goals.
• Track and report on team progress and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the broader organizational agile transformation efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within and across teams.
• Ensure effective communication channels are maintained within and between teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for software development teams.
• Proven experience with enterprise-level agile transformations and scaling agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe).
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• CSPO or SAFe certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative setting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• An excellent annual salary of R .
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advanced agile training and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Access to a wide array of online learning resources.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.