Scrum Master (Mid-Level)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

12-month contract

COMPANY:

A large retail chain based in Cape Town.

LOCATION:

Cape Town

WORKING MODEL:

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will manage software development projects where the project involves more than one Scrum team in the organisation. This role requires a high-energy, self-motivated, structured, analytical individual with strong people and project management skills. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic, diverse, fast-paced, continually evolving, and results-driven environment.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Developing project scope and objectives.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop and maintain a detailed plan to track progress and provide status feedback to stakeholders.
• Manage key deliverables/tasks with the internal team.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Perform risk management, manage risks, and escalate when needed.
• Manage operational activities within a scrum team.
• Manage several projects concurrently (multi-tasking).
• Provide day-to-day stakeholder liaison and be responsible for relationship management, project management, and delivery.
• Manage resource allocation levels.
• Manage the delivery of change through the Agile Scrum processes.
• Coach the team to effectively apply Agile methodologies.
• Escalate commercial issues, where appropriate, including potential business opportunities.
• Play an active role in the Project Chapter - collaborating with the peer group.
• Financial management of the project and the Scrum team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• A natural tendency to take ownership and responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, effective planning, and organisational skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• A can-do attitude and a passionate and positive outlook on life.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Interest in analysing problems and possible solutions.
• Strong team player.
• Self-driven learner, interested in technology.
• Ability to make decisions and execute.
• The ability to form relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Be motivating, inspiring, and influential.
• Be well-organised and understand the product development process.
• Proven experience running large or multiple Scrum teams.
• Proven experience managing project budgets.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a desire to drive continuous improvement through the project lifecycle.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to demonstrate stakeholder management responsibilities.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to facilitate and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Flexibility while giving rigorous attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Matric Certificate.
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• Certified Scrum Master.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years of work experience in an IT Project Manager role in a fast-paced software development environment.
• At least 3 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master of software development teams.
• Experience using JIRA for Scrum and Kanban boards.
• Experience working in a data environment.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• PMP/PRINCE II experience/certification.

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.