Scrum Master

Key Role:  Responsible for managing Agile/Scrum methodology and multiple-sprint release span thereby creating an environment in which the software team(s) can execute

Responsibilities:

• Provide project status to managers and key stakeholders
• Utilize project management methods, standards, and project integration to coordinate all internal and external resources required to complete assigned projects.
• Develop project plans based on specifications provided by the Program manager and manage effective execution of the initiatives
• Participate in identifying projects costs, resource allocation, project schedule changes and issue
• Source for alternate solutions for issues and escalate issues when necessary
• Manage agile/scrum boards, participate in backlog maintenance and grooming and other core scum tasks
• Keep Scrum process running
• Ensure a proper power balance between project office, team, and management
• Ensure team members are focused on the current Sprint in order to achieve the set Sprint goals
• Detect hidden problems and strives to solve them
• Solve impediments
• Encourage and help to achieve transparency
• Support team building and team development by utilizing the abilities and skills of individuals, and fostering a Feedback culture
• Provide timely and concise communications to functional leadership regarding project status and pending issues
• Analyse processes and make recommendations for optimizing resources and product delivery.
• Ensures all scrum meetings takes place.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer Science or related field
• Master in computer science or related discipline is required is an added advantage
• Certified Scrum Master with a minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Agile Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge and/or experience using successful Agile techniques and tools e.g. User Stories, JIRA, Trello, Azure Devops (VSO)
• Ability to manage Agile boards, participate in backlog maintenance and grooming and other core scrum tasks
• General software development experience.