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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field preferred
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) required
- Advanced certifications such as Advanced CSM (A-CSM), PSM II, or PSM III highly preferred
Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile role
- Experience working with project teams in an IT environment
- Proven track record of successfully facilitating Scrum for multiple teams
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of Scrum framework, agile principles, and values
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical practices
- Experience with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of agile metrics and reporting techniques
- Understanding of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) is beneficial
- Awareness of other agile frameworks such as Kanban, XP, SAFe, or LeSS
Responsibilities
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure ceremonies are productive, time-boxed, and focused on achieving their intended outcomes
- Coach the team on self-organization and cross-functionality to maximize value delivery
- Guide the team in creating well-defined sprint goals and realistic sprint commitments
- Ensure transparency of team progress and work through proper use of Scrum artifacts
- Identify, track, and proactively remove impediments that block team progress
- Facilitate conflict resolution and help the team navigate challenges
- Address team dysfunction and guide teams toward effective collaboration
- Partner with the IT Business Partner/Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized product backlog
- Ensure user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for sprint planning
Joining Time Frame
15 - 30 days
