We are currently looking for Scrum Master for our UAE operations with the following Skill set and terms & conditions.

Role Purpose

• The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum process is used as intended.

• Keep the Development Team in alignment with the Scrum framework, values and principles, and ensure the team is focused on continuous improvement

• Enforces daily builds to detect early issues in the compiled and aggregated code, as well as in the functionality delivered.

• Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint, Retrospectives, release planning, and other team activities as required

• Encourage team self-organization & empowerment

• Share new industry Agile best practices

• Facilitate Retrospectives which generate new ideas for process improvement

• Ensure preparation for planning through effective Product Backlog refinement sessions

• Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and release

• Actively remove impediments that slow any aspect of the Development Team’s efforts

• Work closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Program Manager, and Business Experts to ensure visibility and resolution of technical and business challenges

• Actively participate in organizational Agile activities

• Promote and support the Development Team’s automated processes

• Assist the team in implementing the process improvements they've defined in the Sprint Retrospectives

• Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog Items and maintaining the prioritized backlogs for multiple products as the Development Team’s provide estimates for the upcoming items

• Assist the Product Owner in the Story refinement process

• Develop and maintain relevant metrics that guide the Development Team to more efficient processes in their work and in satisfying their Product Owner and stakeholders.

• Identify and manage dependencies with other internal or external teams

• Work closely with Project Management to ensure proper project and portfolio reporting, including active risk management

Previous experience required (if any)

• 5+ years as a Scrum Master/Project lead working with dedicated agile teams using scrum or Kanban.

• 2+ years of working as a project lead/project manager.

• Strong understanding and experience with software and product development.

• Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies

• Experienced and have practiced Scrum Master Methodologies and project management in Banking.

Key Accountabilities of the role

Scrum/Agile Methodology

• Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint, Retrospectives, release planning, and other team activities as required

• Support the Product Owner in writing effective Product Backlog Items and maintaining the prioritized backlogs for multiple products as the Development Team’s provide estimates for the upcoming items.

• Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and release

• Coaching teams on agile concepts and ensuring continuous improvement.

• Track, resolve and report incidents and known errors through the approved processes.

• Establish proactive steps to address quality, delivery issue

Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Carry on project management tasks related to the scrum team or journey and for other assignments as may be assigned to the

• person from time to time.

• Ensure the project adheres to the required policies and processes.

• Establish collaborative relationships with a wider range of stakeholders.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)