Scrum Master.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a prominent global player in the computer software industry, known for delivering innovative digital solutions and analytics-driven services. They foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that empowers professionals to drive technological transformation for a diverse range of international clients.
About the role.
We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master to lead cross-functional delivery teams in a hybrid work environment. You will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing complex cross-team dependencies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, predictable sprints.
What you will do.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
- Synchronize sprint cadences and release planning across multiple teams while proactively managing cross-team dependencies.
- Identify and remove impediments, risks, and blockers to maintain project momentum.
- Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, cycle time, and sprint predictability to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, refined backlog that remains 2-3 sprints ahead.
- Coach teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement, ensuring retrospective action items are driven to closure.
- Manage stakeholder expectations regarding scope and timelines while shielding the team from scope churn.
- Administer Jira boards, dashboards, and reports while enforcing Definition of Ready and Definition of Done standards.
What you bring.
- 8–11 years of total IT experience, with at least 5 years specifically as a Scrum Master managing multiple Agile teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching Agile teams and implementing SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Jira for project tracking and reporting.
- Proven ability to coordinate releases and manage dependencies across multiple teams.
- Exceptional facilitation, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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