Scrum Master - IT-Online

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within Agile software development environments.
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, Lean-Agile practices, and iterative development.
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.
Experience working with cross-functional, self-organising Agile teams.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication experience with Product Owners, Project Managers, Programme Managers, and business stakeholders.
Experience in identifying, managing, and removing impediments impacting team delivery.
Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Insurance industry experience will be advantageous.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and support Agile teams in Scrum principles, values, and best practices.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Scrum-of-Scrums, and Backlog Grooming sessions.
Act as a servant leader to the Agile team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Protect the team from uncontrolled work requests, scope creep, and shifting priorities.
Work closely with Project Managers and Programme Managers to ensure alignment with broader programme delivery frameworks and timelines.
Support Product Owners with backlog management, prioritisation, and refinement activities.
Monitor team velocity, sprint progress, quality, and delivery predictability.
Identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments or escalate where necessary.
Promote a culture of quality, efficiency, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Agile team and stakeholders.
Assist teams in establishing Definition of Done (DoD) standards for User Stories, Sprints, and Releases.
Support healthy team dynamics and assist in resolving interpersonal conflicts or delivery challenges.
Encourage Agile maturity and adoption across teams and stakeholders.
Ensure alignment to governance, reporting, and delivery standards within the Project Delivery Centre (PDC).

Competencies

Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and frameworks.
Understanding of software development processes and DevOps practices.
Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and delivery processes effectively.
Skilled in Agile project tracking and reporting tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Knowledge of sprint planning, estimation techniques, backlog management, and velocity tracking.
Strong servant leadership and coaching ability.
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
Ability to influence and drive collaboration across teams.
Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced Agile environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and delivery-focused mindset.

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.

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