Scrum Master / Agile CoachMindworx Consulting • Johannesburg, South Africa

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Mindworx Consulting • Johannesburg, South Africa

3 days ago

Job description

Role purpose :

The core purpose of this role is to foster a high-performing Agile software delivery environment by building self-organising teams, improving the flow of value from concept to delivery, and championing a culture of relentless improvement
At the same time, the role will extend beyond Agile software delivery to include the adoption of AI across all organisational functions, the optimisation of our innovation processes, Agile practices for non-software teams, and DevOps collaboration processes
Organisation-wide ways of working
Team Facilitation and Delivery (Scrum Master)
Coaching and Upskilling (Agile Coach)
Process Improvement and Reporting

Job requirements : Knowledge and skills

Deep knowledge of the Agile Manifesto and its guiding principles

Adhere to and improve the current set of key metrics

Expertise in Scrum and Kanban frameworks, including their practical application

Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to educate and inspire at all levels of the organisation (from developers to non-technical BUs)

A strong servant leadership mindset

Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities

Systems Thinking the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)

Proficiency with or a strong aptitude for leveraging modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI, copilots) to improve process efficiency, team productivity, and metric analysis

Qualifications and experience :

A tertiary degree or relevant diploma is advantageous

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I / II), or equivalent certification is required

Experience in leading Agile adoption or transformation initiatives across departments is an advantage

Agile coaching certification (e.g., ICP-ACC, Certified Agile Coach) is highly advantageous

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a dedicated Scrum Master for multiple software development teams simultaneously

Proven experience (2+ years) in an Agile Coach or similar capacity, with a clear track record of designing and delivering training and mentoring teams / stakeholders

Experience in a health-tech, fintech, or similarly complex, regulated industry is beneficial

Experience working with both co-located and distributed / contractor teams

Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)

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