Agile Project Manager

1 month ago

Sandton, South Africa IOCO Full time
Job Title: Scrum Master

We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master to join our team at iOCO. As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our Agile projects by ensuring that our development teams are working efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with development teams, product owners, and delivery team managers to identify process flaws and develop a prioritized Agile improvement roadmap.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring that all information regarding changes in scope, delays, and issues is communicated promptly.
  • Run daily, weekly, and monthly Agile ceremonies efficiently and strictly.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, ensuring Agile processes are followed, provide feedback to delivery teams, and focus teams on agreed sprint goals.
  • Drive improvements generated by Agile retrospectives, research, and educate teams on the utilization of Agile management tools.
  • Provide update reports on Agile process for the wider organization.
  • Facilitate communication across different delivery teams to resolve dependencies and impediments.
  • Work with the Product Owner to protect current sprint commitments and continually refine and prioritize the backlog.
  • Enforce the definition of ready for work coming into the development team.
  • Enforce and educate external parties about the process for submission of development work requests.
  • Continuously learn and educate the development team and fellow Scrum Masters on Agile methodologies and practices.
  • Coach and mentor delivery teams to increase Agile maturity across the company.
  • Actively contribute to the Scrum Master Community of Practice.
  • Take responsibility for some Business Analysis aspects, including studying business needs, eliciting requirements, documenting requirements into a product backlog, ensuring requirements are delivered in the implemented solution, preparing Release Notes, and developing and maintaining User Guides.
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in Agile project management or Scrum Master roles.
  • Certified Scrum Master (PSM or CSM) preferred.
  • Proven experience in Agile Custom Development and Integration environments.
  • At least 5 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
  • Ability to understand technical issues at a high level.
  • Ability to coach multiple teams to reach their highest potential and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work independently without supervision while driving decisions in a collaborative fashion.
  • High attention to detail and sense of ownership and responsibility.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of and exposure to other software development methodologies and project management frameworks and concepts.
Qualifications:
  • Matric.
  • Relevant IT/Scrum Master qualification.
Personal Attributes:
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
  • Confidence to express ideas as part of a creative team.
  • Excellent communication (written, oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • A self-starter capable of working under pressure.
  • Curious and engaged in Continuous Learning and Professional Development.
Why Work for Us?

iOCO is a consultancy that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions. We believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.

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