Senior Scrum Master

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001685/K

Date posted:

Friday, February 7, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team
Ensure the team meets sprint goals and delivers high-quality products.
Monitor and track team performance using Agile metrics.
Remove impediments that hinder team progres
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Implement feedback from retrospectives to enhance team performance
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.
Ensure alignment between the team and stakeholders on project goals
Ensure adherence to Agile practices and principles.
Customize Agile processes to fit the team's needs.
Maintain and improve Agile tools and artifacts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business,
Engineering or a related field is required.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification is required.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI-ACP
is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Proven experience in leading Scrum teams, preferably in insurance or finance
related fields.

*Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.

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