Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master at Synechron, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Developing full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.
• Continuously monitoring and reporting on project progress to all stakeholders.
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Ensuring adherence to Agile practices and principles within the Scrum team.
• Removing impediments and blockers that hinder team progress.
• Supporting the Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog and prioritizing tasks.
• Fostering a collaborative environment to empower the team to self-organize and continually improve.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities.
• Communicating project expectations clearly and timely to team members and stakeholders.
• Managing stakeholder expectations to ensure 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 and devising contingency plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management.

Skills:

• Excellent project management abilities with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Prior experience in Software Development is essential.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Job Type: Contract