Scrum Master I

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Contract

COMPANY:

A large financial services company 

LOCATION:

Cape Town (Hybrid working model)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The role of the of the Junior Scrum Master/Administrator is to support the Team's Scrum Master through administrative tasks required to navigate delivery in the operational environment.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Facilitate the Scrum Ceremonies for operational team (with support)
• Generate necessary Scrum artefacts to support delivery (flight plans, status updates etc.)
• Proactively monitoring Project progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action together with Senior Scrum Master
• Present to various Stakeholder forums on progress of operational delivery

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Understanding of project/program management techniques and methods (Agile/Scrum structured, organized and good planning
• Quality and accuracy orientated
• High energy levels and action orientation
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to manage and execute projects (with support)
• Knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (e.g.MS Project etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

A Bachelors degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Agile environment experience(Jira & Way of work)

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• PMI/Prince2 Certification, PMBOK, Agile/SCRUM Certification
• Post graduate degree is beneficial. (e.g. BBusSci, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics, Bcom Bus Mgt in Project Management)
• Understanding of data warehousing principles (e.g. Data Vault)

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