You could be the Scrum Master we looking for

Join the largest supermarket retail

Purpose of the role

As the Scrum Master, the purpose of your role will be to be accountable for removing impediments to the ability of the team to deliver the product goals and deliverables, as well as to act as a buffer between the commerce team and any distracting influences. In addition,as Scrum Master, you will ensures that the Scrum process is used as intended.

Your key responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:

  • Focus on delivering fully tested, independent, valuable small features across the web channels
  • Self-organizing project teams – manage the core principles of SCRUM
  • Team autonomy
  • Self-transcendence in pushing to achieve the objectives and constantly improve their practices
  • Cross-fertilization of the necessary disciplines across the teamsOverlapping development phases – helping to implement the product definition, understand and provide feedback on the user experience and user interface- Apply Agile best practice with the work environmentOrganizational transfer of learning – foster adoption of successful processes by assigning experienced team members to new projects as existing projects are completedThe ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, both internally and externally- The ability to compile sprint backlogs and remove any impediments
  • The ability to report back to the product owner on the status of the various projectsPerform analysis on completed projects and provide insight into enhancements into the processEducational requirements:

  • Matric (essential)

  • Tertiary equivalent experience or preferably, an ICT relevant diploma or degree from a recognised tertiary institution (essential)
  • Scrum Alliance – Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner (essential)
  • PMI – Agile Certified Practitioners (ACP)
  • Prince2 Certified (Foundation or Practitioner)
  • PMP certification

Experience required:

  • 3-5 years Working experience within the IT industry
  • 3+ years experience with all aspects of IT projects from business analysis, architectures, system analysis and design through development, testing, implementation, and production support (SDLC)
  • 2+ years experience in all aspects of Agile methodology and SCRUM implementation

EE Disclaimer:

Kindly note that all positions will be filled in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Application Unsuccessful disclaimer

Should you not receive feedback on your application with us within a period of 2 weeks of submission, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities that may arise.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Presentations skills
  • Creative and analytical skills
  • Commercial and business understanding of the broader retail industry
  • Dynamic personality and the ability to think outside the box
  • Excellent organisation and facilitation skills
  • Strong conflict management skills

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