SavageOne Pty Ltd

Scrum Master

SavageOne Pty Ltd  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Scrum Master to lead agile teams in delivering high-impact technology solutions. As a servant leader and agile champion, you will facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a high-performing team environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the team adheres to agile values and principles, while continuously improving team dynamics, delivery practices, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming.

  • Guide and coach the Scrum Team and organization on Agile/Scrum best practices and values.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high team performance.

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-organized, prioritized, and clearly articulated product backlog.

  • Identify and remove impediments to the teams progress, escalating issues when necessary.

  • Monitor key metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown) to track progress and guide agile maturity.

  • Support cross-team coordination and dependency management.

  • Coach team members, stakeholders, and leadership on agile mindsets and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).

  • Promote and ensure agile compliance and agile delivery governance, if applicable.

  • Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Facilitator.

  • Proven experience leading one or more Scrum teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Kanban.

  • Experience working with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, Miro).

  • Strong facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred:

  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe Scrum Master).

  • Experience in scaled agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).

  • Background in software development or technical project management is a plus.

  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Soft Skills

  • Empathetic leadership and team-first mindset

  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking

  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change

  • Collaborative and transparent communication style


SavageOne Pty Ltd

About SavageOne Pty Ltd

At SavageOne, we redefine the landscape of talent acquisition through a dynamic and innovative approach. Our core mission is to disrupt traditional recruitment norms and propel our clients toward unprecedented excellence. As a leading global recruitment agency, we specialize in sourcing top-tier talent across diverse industries, catering to the ever-evolving needs of today's dynamic workforce.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to delivering not just candidates but strategic solutions. From meticulous job analysis to seamless onboarding, SavageOne orchestrates a comprehensive recruitment journey. Our dedication to excellence extends globally, actively sourcing candidates with international perspectives to fulfill positions that demand a broad and diverse skill set.

SavageOne's flagship offering, SavageElite, epitomizes our commitment to excellence. With a 15% annual placement fee, this exclusive package guarantees access to a dedicated Recruiter Broker and a transformative recruitment experience. Our disruptive ethos, combined with a focus on client needs, positions us as pioneers in the recruitment realm.

Embrace innovation, transcend boundaries, and elevate your team with SavageOne — where premier talent meets disruptive excellence.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg , ZA
Year Founded
2024
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