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Senior Scrum Master
Old MutualJohannesburg, ZA1 day ago
Job descriptionScrum Masters are servant leaders, facilitators and coaches for an Agile Team. Scrum Masters help educate the team in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe principles, ensuring that the agreed Agile practices are being followed. Scrum Masters also facilitate the removal of impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement. The Scrum Master’s primary responsibility is assisting the self-organizing, self-managing team to achieve their goals. The Scrum Master also helps the team coordinate with other teams in the programme. Scrum Process Management : Guide and support the Scrum team in the effective application of the Scrum framework, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Impediment Removal : Actively identify and remove impediments or obstacles that hinder team progress and productivity. Continuous Improvement : Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, feedback, and adaptation. Mentorship : Mentor and coach their agile team to enhance their skills and ensure consistent application of Scrum practices. Team Leadership : Lead by example, promoting Agile values and principles to support the growth and development of agile teams. Conflict Resolution : Facilitate conflict resolution and promote effective communication and collaboration within teams. Agile Evangelism : Advocate for Agile methodologies and promote their adoption across the organization, driving a cultural shift toward agility. Process Improvement : Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to identify opportunities for process improvement and Agile best practices. Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of Agile practices and the benefits of Scrum. Performance Metrics : Track and report on key performance metrics to monitor team progress and identify areas for improvement. Data-Driven Decisions : Use data and insights to drive decision-making and enhance team effectiveness. Transparency : Ensure transparency and visibility into team progress, risks, and issues for stakeholders. Roadmap Alignment : Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure that the product backlog is prioritized and aligned with strategic goals. Capacity Planning : Assist in planning team capacity and resource allocation to optimize project delivery. Project Coordination : Coordinate cross-team dependencies and support large-scale project implementations. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience : 3-5 years of experience in a Scrum Master role Certifications : Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or similar Agile certifications are preferred. Scrum Framework : In-depth knowledge of the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies. Tools : Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Azure Devops, JIRA or similar. Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Backlog Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Project Communications Management, Project Estimations, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Quality Assurance, Project Resource Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Directs Work Drives Engagement Drives Results NQF Level 9 – Masters 01 October 2025 ICT jobs
Job title : Senior Scrum Master
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 29, 2025
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