Parvana

Scrum Master

Parvana  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


Location:

Johannesburg |
Work Type:

Hybrid |
Job ID:

J107197

About our client:

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing:

  • Facilitate the Agile Scrum/Kanban process based on Agile principles and values, and organize/facilitate all necessary Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand Up, Sprint Planning, etc.).

  • Acts as a servant leader and process facilitator who ensures the team delivers business value while meeting client expectations.

  • Drives the team to define, design, build, test, and release relevant, stable working software (Delivery Content).

  • Coaches the team to apply Kanban principles, drive impediment removal, continuously improve velocity, and promote self-organization and performance.

  • Ensures the product vision/Roadmap is visible and guides the Product Owner in maintaining a properly sized Product Backlog (using story points) and creating visible information radiators.

  • Requires a Scrum Master certification and experience in implementing Agile methodologies, along with a strong background in change management, project management, and customer relationship experience.

  • Possesses exceptional communication and facilitation skills necessary for effectively engaging with senior management levels.

  • Responsible for fostering team morale, building trust, encouraging experimentation in a safe environment, and maintaining situational awareness regarding Team Development Stages.

What our client is looking for:

  • A Scrum Master certification, along with experience in implementing Agile methodologies.

  • A strong background in change management, project management, and customer relationship experience.

  • Acts as a servant leader with a self-empowering attitude, guiding teams toward self-organization.

  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills are necessary, including the capability to engage with senior management levels effectively.

  • Must be skilled in conflict management techniques.

  • Building trust and respect while encouraging experimentation and creating a safe environment for failure.

  • Situational awareness, an understanding of Team Development Stages, and the ability to promote transparency and predictability in the team's processes.

  • A broad understanding of software development processes and IT terminology is needed, along with a commitment to continuous professional development and participation in Scrum user groups.

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website -
https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers


Requirements


Scrum Master, Agile, Kanban, Servant Leader, Facilitation, Self-organization, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Team Coaching, Delivery Content, Product Backlog
Parvana

About Parvana

Parvana has established itself as an IT Recruitment Experts in South Africa, UK, Europe, Australia & the USA. We specialise in fulfilling the IT & Telecomms Permanent & Temporary Recruitment needs of many of our Technology, Software, Internet & Consulting customers worldwide.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2006
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