The Swan Pro is an IT consulting firm with 20 years of experience in software development and IT services. We also provide resource augmentation services. As part of a leading group that offers all insurance needs in one umbrella, The Swan Pro is specialized in the development of insurance management software.

Working Conditions: Travelling to Abidjan might be required (expenses on the company)

Job Brief:

• We are looking for an experienced scrum master to oversee and guide scrum teams.
• The scrum master's responsibilities include ensuring that development teams follow scrum framework values and agile practices, mentoring and motivating the teams to improve processes, facilitating meetings and decision-making processes, and eliminating team impediments.
• To be successful as a scrum master, you should have a firm grasp of agile practices and the ability to effectively manage and mentor development teams.
• An outstanding scrum master should have excellent interpersonal, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions
• Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices
• Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items
• Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes
• Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements
• Planning and organizing demos and product/system testing
• Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team
• Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials
• Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders
• Ensure the maintenance and evolution of existing applications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred
• Scrum Master certification
• English language proficiency is a must and French language is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in system administration or software programming
• 2+ years of experience in agile project management
• Experience in technical project management
• Leadership and management experience, and able to handle an IT team
• Excellent people and project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Telecom experience is an advantage