About
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry.
Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as an Agile Delivery Lead (Airline Operations). As the Agile Delivery Lead, you will perform the role of Scrum Master, developing and leading a high-performing, multi-discipline team, instilling in them a clear vision and a passionate drive. You will be responsible for the daily planning, leading, organizing, and motivating of the scrum team(s) to achieve a high level of performance and quality in the delivery of outputs that provide exceptional value to business users.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule user stories from the technical product backlog to the Sprint plan, focusing on regular and timely delivery of business value initiatives.
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies while removing impediments/blockers to ensure optimal flow of value.
- Guide the team on the use of Agile/Scrum practices and assess the Scrum Maturity of the team, coaching them to higher levels of maturity.
- Work collaboratively with Technical Product Owners to refine, clarify and manage the product backlog.
- Define and manage a well-defined process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure the Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done (DOD) are followed and maintain the agile project management tool (ScrumDesk, JIRA, etc.).
Requirements
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a subject related to Computer Science or similar.
- Certified Scrum Master with 3+ years of practical application of Scrum management discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, with experience in agile delivery within the context of a small/medium technology change program.
- Proven leadership and project delivery experience in a matrix organization with global teams for a large organization.
- Proficient in using software delivery tools (e.g., MS OFFICE suite, JIRA, Confluence).
- Excellent communication skills, focusing on core scrum values of openness, honesty, and respect.
Salary & Benefits
Join us at Emirates and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website.
