Scrum Master

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 36504
Published: 2 days ago

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Overview:

As the Scrum Master, you’ll be the key to fostering high-performing team dynamics, ensuring Agile practices are fully embraced, and clearing any obstacles in the way. Your role will be to coach, facilitate, and guide the team to greatness, all while championing continuous improvement every step of the way.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate team coordination and engagement for improved efficiency

  • Ensure alignment between stakeholders and the team

  • Remove impediments for the team and facilitate various events and decision-making processes

  • Lead team efforts in relentless improvement and preparation for ART events

  • Build a high-performing team and coach them in self-management

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or Management Information Systems

  • Foundational Agile certifications required: Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) OR Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master

Day-to-day:

  • Implement and support Agile values and principles through practices

  • Utilize professional facilitation skills to empower the team

  • Keep track of team metrics to drive performance

  • Run and facilitate core events and activities

  • Utilize stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Experience with JIRA/Confluence or other relevant tools

If you are a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.