Job Purpose
To ensure that the project adheres to Agile principles, managing administrative tasks, and supporting the project team to deliver value and benefits.
Qualifications and Job Experience
- 3‑year degree in a relevant field / BCOM degree in IT
- Certification in Scrum (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
- Certification in Agile methodologies, such as CSM or PSM
- SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- 5‑8 years of relevant experience
- Use Azure Boards to manage product backlogs, sprint backlogs, and task lists
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master and / or Project Administrator for large‑scale IT projects
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
- Prior knowledge of Agile project‑management tools
- Knowledge of an agile framework or method (Scrum, Kanban) or understanding of software‑development life‑cycle models and traditional project‑management principles
- Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
- Planning and problem‑solving with product management and delivery teams
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics and its applications
- Ability to manage risks and drive change in a complex organisational environment
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities
- Allocate team capacity and track availability during sprint planning
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to set up automated builds and deployments (Pipelines)
Release Gates
Release Gates : Ensure quality checks before production releases.
Environment Visibility
Track which features are deployed where; coordinate with QA to manage test cases and track results.
Security Policies
Monitor compliance with organisational standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processesFacilitate Scrum events, including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesCoach the team on Scrum practices and principles, promoting self‑management and cross‑functionalityIdentify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progressIdentify and troubleshoot obstacles that are hindering the team's progressGuide and coach the Scrum Team on how to use Agile practices to deliver high‑quality products and servicesEnsure Scrum is understood and the team adheres to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelinesEnsure the team follows the Scrum framework and adheres to Agile principlesProvide support to the Development Team to help them create high‑value productsEnsure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high‑quality productsTrack KPIs and help teams deliver high‑quality products / solutions on timeRemove obstacles to the Development Team's progressCoach the Development Team in environments where Scrum is not yet fully adopted and understoodProvide support to the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clear, concise backlog itemsPromote continuous improvement by encouraging the team to reflect on processes and make improvementsPromote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessionsCommunicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholdersHelp the Scrum Team understand the need for clear, concise Product Backlog itemsEnsure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum TeamDiscover techniques for effective Product Backlog managementUnderstand product planning in an empirical environmentEnsure the Product Owner arranges the Product Backlog to maximise valueReview and develop scrum artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog) with the Product Owner and Development TeamEnable the delivery of complex solutions and productsEnsure all Scrum‑based activities are completed on timeDefine and organise Scrum roles, sprint planning, daily scrums / stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectivesReport on developments, celebrate successes, and resolve roadblocksCo‑coach the Scrum team in self‑organisation, cross‑functional skillsets, domain knowledge, and effective communicationCollaborate with stakeholders to influence and drive decision‑making and support organisational project or product teamsResolve team obstacles with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of Scrum in the organisationPerform Project Administrator responsibilities :Assist the Project Manager with administrative duties and processes
Schedule meetings, keep minutes, and ensure follow‑up on action itemsBreak down the project into manageable tasks and set timeframesPrepare and distribute project materials, including reports and documentationTrack project progress, budgets, and expendituresMaintain compliance with regulations and organisational policiesCollaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business objectivesMonitor project performance and outcomes to ensure quality and successSupport change‑management activities, including communication plans and resistance management#J-18808-Ljbffr