Scrum Master

We currently have an urgent opening for a Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience at Synechron in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Job Description:

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Continuously monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Ensure that the Scrum team follows Agile practices and principles.
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder the team's progress.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog and prioritizing tasks.
• Foster a collaborative environment and empower the team to self-organize and continuously improve.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project success and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Language Requirements: Not specified.