We currently have an urgent opening for a Scrum Master with over 8 years of experience. The Scrum Master will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Key responsibilities include:
- Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Developing full-scale project plans and communications documents.
- Identifying and managing project dependencies and critical paths.
- Continuously monitoring and reporting on project progress to all stakeholders.
- Facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
- Ensuring the Scrum team follows Agile practices and principles.
- Removing impediments and blockers that hinder the team's progress.
- Supporting the Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog and prioritizing tasks.
- Fostering a collaborative environment and empowering the team to self-organize and continuously improve.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities.
- Communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identifying potential risks and issues that could impact project success and developing mitigation strategies.
- Proactively managing changes in project scope, identifying potential crises, and devising contingency plans.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in a related role.
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.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Language Requirements: Not specified.
