Job Description…
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Product Specialist to guide and support Agile software development teams in delivering high-quality products and solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a servant-leader, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum practices.
Candidates must possess a strong IT and software development background, preferably with previous hands-on experience as a Software Developer or Technical Professional, enabling them to effectively engage with development teams and product stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Agile & Scrum Leadership
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Guide teams in implementing Agile best practices and Scrum methodologies.
- Promote Agile values, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Team Coaching & Support
- Act as a coach and mentor to development teams.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Help teams identify and resolve challenges impacting delivery.
Product & Backlog Management
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain a well-defined and prioritized product backlog.
- Support product planning, requirement clarification, and sprint readiness activities.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and development priorities.
Delivery Management
- Identify and remove obstacles affecting team productivity and sprint commitments.
- Track sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders and management.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Promote effective decision-making and conflict resolution.
- Ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables remain aligned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
Certifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Specialist, or similar Agile leadership role.
- Strong background in IT and Software Development environments.
- Previous experience as a Software Developer or Technical Professional is highly desirable.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and product delivery lifecycle.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and foster a positive team culture.
- Experience working with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Language Requirements
- Arabic Speaker (Mandatory).
- Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Contract Details
- Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
- Competitive market remuneration package.
- Opportunity to work on strategic digital transformation and software development initiatives.