Project Manager/Scrum Master

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Project Management

Job Summary

Job Description

Join our dynamic team working on exciting projects in the thriving Middle East region. We are looking for a Project Manager/Scrum Master to manage day-to-day project management and people management in the offshore delivery center. This role includes overseeing delivery, scope, timeline, and project status reporting, with hands-on knowledge of software development methodologies, particularly Agile. Responsibilities also include facilitating Scrum ceremonies, negotiation with clients and on-site project managers, introducing and enhancing software development methodologies, coordinating with other projects and QA engineers, managing change processes, and fostering team motivation and assessment. The candidate should have a strong technical understanding of software landscapes.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of IT experience.
  • 5+ years of Scrum master experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile or Scrum practices.
  • Knowledge of the financial domain.
  • Recognized Scrum Master Certification (PSM-I or CSM).
  • 3+ years of experience in coaching agile teams.
  • Experience in the BFSI domain, preferably investment.
  • Technical understanding of software development lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of Data Warehouse and data management principles.
  • Deep Portfolio/backlog management experience.
  • Working with stakeholders to drive enhancement prioritization is required.
  • Experience with MS Azure DevOps environment.
  • Experience with product owners, BAs and other project teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Prioritizing and organizing workload.
  • Reprioritizing and taking ownership.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science.
Good to have:
  • Managing teams that developed and implemented the Databricks data platform.
  • Management of teams involved in Advanced Analytics implementation.
  • Experience in SAFE and managing releases.

Job Details

Project description

Join our dynamic team working on exciting projects in the thriving Middle East region. We offer a multitude of opportunities in various domains. Our diverse team comprises skilled professionals, including front-end and back-end developers, data analysts, data scientists, architects, analysts, and project managers. Currently, we are actively seeking a talented Project manager/Scrum Master.

Responsibilities
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This person will be responsible for day-to-day project management and people management in the offshore delivery center.

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He/She will also be responsible for the delivery, scope, timeline, project status reporting, and other PM activities. Hands-on knowledge of software development methodologies is essential. Agile knowledge is a plus. Responsibilities will also include:

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Scrum ceremonies

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Negotiation with the customer and on-site Project Managers (delivery management, requirements management, requirements analysis etc.);

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Introduction and enhancements of software development methodologies within the project;

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Coordination and collaboration with other projects and QA engineers;

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Change management process facilitation;

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Team motivation, team building, assessment of project team members.

Skills

Must have

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8+ years of experience in information technology.

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5+ years of proven experience as a Scrum master.

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In-depth knowledge of Agile or Scrum practices.

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Knowledge of the financial domain

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Recognized Scrum Master Certification, preferably PSM-I or CSM.

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3+ years of experience in coaching multiple agile teams.

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Experience in the BFSI domain, preferably the investment domain.

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Proven technical understanding of software landscapes with a high understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

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Knowledge of Data Warehouse and data management principles.

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Deep Portfolio/backlog management experience

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working with stakeholders to drive enhancement prioritization and delivery is required.

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Extensive experience with MS Azure DevOps environment.

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Solid experience working closely with the product owners, BAs and other project teams as needed.

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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills to audiences of varying seniority. Excellent active listening skills. Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

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Prioritizing and organizing your own workload

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you'll be reprioritizing wherever needed while also following things up and taking ownership for always moving things as far forward as possible

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Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or related field.

Nice to have

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Managing teams that developed and implemented the Databricks data platform.

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Management of teams involved in the implementation of Advanced Analytics in multinational companies.

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Experience in SAFE and managing releases.

Other
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Languages

English: C1 Advanced

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Seniority

Senior

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