Senior Scrum Master at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• In this role, you will facilitate the adoption of Agile methodologies and ensure that Scrum practices are followed effectively. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitation: Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coaching: Mentor and coach teams on Agile principles and practices, helping to enhance their understanding and application of Scrum.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with product owners to ensure clear communication of the product vision, backlog prioritization, and acceptance criteria.
• Impediment Removal: Identify and address any obstacles or impediments that may hinder the team’s progress, fostering a culture of open communication.
• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze team performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between the team’s goals and the organization’s objectives.
• Agile Transformation: Actively contribute to the project’s Agile initiatives, promoting Agile best practices across teams.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of managing and delivering successful projects in an Agile environment.
• Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or equivalent Agile certifications.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, and related tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
• Soft Skills: Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of software development practices and lifecycle.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.