6/28/2019 Scrum Master, Agile Delivery

Scrum Master, Agile Delivery

FULL TIME | MARC ELLIS CONSULTING | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Posted On 26/06/2019

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Job Information

City
Dubai

Industry
Technology

Province
Dubai

Postal Code
337-1500

Salary
32,000 AED

Job Description

The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching and coordinating Agile Delivery Squads to deliver solutions as efficiently as
possible.
At a team level, the scrum master is the central coordinator and fixer of all issues ensuring the Agile squad can deliver with
minimal blockers. Although not able to fix all issues he will co-ordinate and own their resolution within the team.
The scrum master must support the Product Owner in refining and grooming the Product Backlog to a level which is
acceptable for the delivery squad to estimate and deliver.
The Scrum Master will co-ordinate and plan all Scrum ceremonies and ensure the Agile processes are being followed.
3. Job Content (Describe the key results delivered by the job holder, how they are measured and the tasks performed to
achieve the results?) Key Results Performance Measures Main Tasks
1. Agile Coaching & Team Development
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• Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers
• Guiding the team on how to get the most out of self-organization
• Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged,
with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
• Excellent leadership skills and enjoys teaching / mentoring others
2. Agile Deliveries & Coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, manage client expectations effective and not get overwhelmed by client pressures on team
•
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Excellent planner
who can plan 2-3 steps ahead of the team and surface hidden risks 2-3 levels deep within the team
3. Business Management
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders / product owners to understand strategic, tactical and operational
challenges in Business units, define technology solutions to address and arrive solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior client business and IT executives on transforming towards
agile
4. Solution Design
• Enjoys and gets energized by complex problem solving and ability to push the innovation on solutions
• Ability to work at an abstract level and continuously ‘pivot’ to arrive at the highest impact answer for the client
4. Organisation Chart (Attach the unit’s organisation chart showing the reporting relationships (above and below) the job
holder) 5. Internal / External Relationships and Committee Memberships ( Internal relationships cover other units within the
organization; External relationships relate customers, government bodies, suppliers etc; Committees include formal forums
where membership is nominated) Interface (Int/Ext) Reason Committee Reason
Internal
Resources required for Scrums and 1st and 2nd level support as well as security, architecture, infrastructure, PMO support
and input.
ITAB
Project Approval and Budgets
Internal
Work with Business units to ensure requirements are delivered and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Business Steering Committees / Project Boards
To get a clear understanding the Business goals and strategies
6. Problems & Decisions ( State problems solved and decisions made on a regular basis by the job holder and the desired
outcomes of actions) Problems and Decision Desired Outcome
Scrum Resource Management
Keep the optimum resources to have maximum productivity
Dependency on the Platform domain
Open and Transparent communication and upfront planning
Architecture and Security
Involve Architecture and Security upfront to avoid last min surprises 7. Job Dimensions (a) List of Annual
Profit/revenue/cost/volumes/portfolio etc. directly controlled or influenced by the job holder (b) Total number of employees
managed (directly and indirectly) by job holder (c) Any other key aspects relevant to the job e.g. markets covered, products
managed Job Dimension Value/Description Job Dimension Value/Description
No of Direct Reports
7-10
8. Person Specifications (required to carry out the job, not what the current or recommended incumbent possesses)
Specifications Description of Knowledge / Skill etc. Desirable or Essential A. Education • General • Professional
Prince 2, PMP
Agile Methodology
Under Graduate Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Optional
Essential
Essential B. Experiences (Years & Type) • Industry • Regional • Functional
Function (Agile) : 3+ Years
Domain (Banking/ Financial) : 5+ Years
Overall Experience : 7 + Years
Essential C. Knowledge & Skills • Technical • Managerial
Leadership and Agile management
Essential
D. Behavioral Competencies • Thinking Related • People Related • Self Related
Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Team Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Flexibility, Integrity.
Essential E. Personal Profile • Age • Nationality • Gender • Any Other

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30 – 40
Any
Any

Requirements

The Scrum Master is responsible for coaching and coordinating Agile Delivery Squads to deliver solutions as efficiently as
possible.
At a team level, the scrum master is the central coordinator and fixer of all issues ensuring the Agile squad can deliver with
minimal blockers. Although not able to fix all issues he will co-ordinate and own their resolution within the team.
The scrum master must support the Product Owner in refining and grooming the Product Backlog to a level which is
acceptable for the delivery squad to estimate and deliver.
The Scrum Master will co-ordinate and plan all Scrum ceremonies and ensure the Agile processes are being followed.
3. Job Content (Describe the key results delivered by the job holder, how they are measured and the tasks performed to
achieve the results?) Key Results Performance Measures Main Tasks
1. Agile Coaching & Team Development
• Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers
• Guiding the team on how to get the most out of self-organization
• Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged,
with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
• Excellent leadership skills and enjoys teaching / mentoring others
2. Agile Deliveries & Coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, manage client expectations effective and not get overwhelmed by client pressures on team
•
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Excellent planner
who can plan 2-3 steps ahead of the team and surface hidden risks 2-3 levels deep within the team
3. Business Management
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders / product owners to understand strategic, tactical and operational
challenges in Business units, define technology solutions to address and arrive solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior client business and IT executives on transforming towards
agile
4. Solution Design
• Enjoys and gets energized by complex problem solving and ability to push the innovation on solutions
• Ability to work at an abstract level and continuously ‘pivot’ to arrive at the highest impact answer for the client
4. Organisation Chart (Attach the unit’s organisation chart showing the reporting relationships (above and below) the job
holder) 5. Internal / External Relationships and Committee Memberships ( Internal relationships cover other units within the
organization; External relationships relate customers, government bodies, suppliers etc; Committees include formal forums
where membership is nominated) Interface (Int/Ext) Reason Committee Reason
Internal
Resources required for Scrums and 1st and 2nd level support as well as security, architecture, infrastructure, PMO support
and input.
ITAB
Project Approval and Budgets
Internal
Work with Business units to ensure requirements are delivered and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Business Steering Committees / Project Boards
To get a clear understanding the Business goals and strategies
6. Problems & Decisions ( State problems solved and decisions made on a regular basis by the job holder and the desired
outcomes of actions) Problems and Decision Desired Outcome
Scrum Resource Management
Keep the optimum resources to have maximum productivity
Dependency on the Platform domain
Open and Transparent communication and upfront planning
Architecture and Security
Involve Architecture and Security upfront to avoid last min surprises 7. Job Dimensions (a) List of Annual
Profit/revenue/cost/volumes/portfolio etc. directly controlled or influenced by the job holder (b) Total number of employees
managed (directly and indirectly) by job holder (c) Any other key aspects relevant to the job e.g. markets covered, products
managed Job Dimension Value/Description Job Dimension Value/Description
No of Direct Reports
7-10

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8. Person Specifications (required to carry out the job, not what the current or recommended incumbent possesses)
Specifications Description of Knowledge / Skill etc. Desirable or Essential A. Education • General • Professional
Prince 2, PMP
Agile Methodology
Under Graduate Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Optional
Essential
Essential B. Experiences (Years & Type) • Industry • Regional • Functional
Function (Agile) : 3+ Years
Domain (Banking/ Financial) : 5+ Years
Overall Experience : 7 + Years
Essential C. Knowledge & Skills • Technical • Managerial
Leadership and Agile management
Essential
D. Behavioral Competencies • Thinking Related • People Related • Self Related
Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Team Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Flexibility, Integrity.
Essential E. Personal Profile • Age • Nationality • Gender • Any Other
30 – 40
Any
Any

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