Scrum Master
On-site Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt 0094
Description
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Facilitating Scrum Events: Organize and facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives. Ensure that these meetings are effective, time-boxed, and focused on achieving the team's goals.
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Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and stakeholders on Agile principles, practices, and the Scrum framework. Help team members understand their roles and responsibilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Removing Impediments: Identify and remove impediments or blockers that prevent the Scrum Team from achieving their goals. Act as a servant-leader, advocating for the team and helping to resolve conflicts or issues that arise during the project.
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Protecting the Team: Shield the Scrum Team from external distractions and interruptions, allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality work during the Sprint. Ensure that the team has the necessary resources and support to succeed.
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Facilitating Communication: Foster open and transparent communication within the Scrum Team and with external stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration and information sharing to ensure that everyone is aligned towards the project's objectives.
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Tracking Progress: Monitor the team's progress towards Sprint goals and overall project objectives. Use Agile metrics and tools to track velocity, burndown charts, and other indicators of project health. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the project's status.
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Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Scrum Team. Encourage feedback, retrospection, and experimentation to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that enhance the team's effectiveness and productivity.
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Facilitating Self-Organization: Encourage self-organization within the Scrum Team, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and make decisions collaboratively. Facilitate discussions on how to improve processes and practices to increase efficiency and quality.
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Servant Leadership: Embrace the principles of servant leadership, focusing on serving the needs of the Scrum Team and enabling their success. Lead by example, demonstrating humility, empathy, and a commitment to the team's success.
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Stakeholder Management: Work closely with stakeholders, including the Product Owner, customers, and management, to understand their requirements, priorities, and expectations. Ensure that the team delivers value that meets stakeholder needs and aligns with business goals.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and principles Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to facilitate and lead Scrum ceremonies* Experience with managing product backlogs and clarifying requirements
