Job Description

A non-life insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Scrum Master - 12 Month FTC. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure the successful delivery of the companys strategic projects.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification is required.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI-ACP is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Proven experience in leading Scrum teams, preferably in insurance or finance related fields.
• Facilitation and Coaching
• Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team.
• Team Performance and Delivery
• Ensure the team meets sprint goals and delivers high-quality products.
• Monitor and track team performance using Agile metrics.
• Remove impediments that hinder team progress.
• Continuous Improvement
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Implement feedback from retrospectives to enhance team performance.
• Encourage innovation and experimentation.
• Stakeholder Management
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Ensure alignment between the team and stakeholders on project goals.
• Provide regular updates on team progress and performance.
• Agile Practices and Processes
• Ensure adherence to Agile practices and principles.
• Customize Agile processes to fit the team's needs.
• Maintain and improve Agile tools and artifacts.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

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