Intermediate Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Scrum Master to join them on an independent contract basis

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop and maintain detailed plan to track progress
Provide timeline and budget reports to Clients
Manage key deliverables / tasks with internal team
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors
Manage operational activities, including user requests and system improvements
Manage several projects concurrently (multi-tasking)
Provide day-to-day customer liaison and be responsible for relationship management, project management and delivery
Manage pipeline of multiple complex projects and work streams, ensuring teams are working to fully agreed resource allocation levels
Manage delivery of change through the Agile scrum processes
Coach the team to effectively apply Agile methodologies
Escalate commercial issues, where appropriate, including potential business opportunities
Prepare internal and customer reports
Collaborate with other Project Managers, exchanging ideas, working on improvements of process both within the immediate team and across the company
Financial management, including project creation, time tracking and month-end processes to support the ?nance department

Experience

Matric
Formal Tertiary Qualification
Certified Scrum Master
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment
PMP / PRINCE II experience / certification is a plus
Experienced using JIRA for Scrum
Thorough knowledge of Scrum principles, practices, and ceremonies. Familiarity with other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban)
Proven experience in project / task management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
Be well organized and understand the product development process
Experience in the listed responsibility areas will be to your advantage
Strong experience in a fast-paced software development environment with proven use of Agile (Scrum) development and knowledge of waterfall methodologies
Proven experience running scrum teams
Proven experience managing project budgets
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a desire to drive continuous improvement through the project lifecycle
Excellent people management skills and the ability to demonstrate stakeholder management responsibilities
Ability to take on all circumstances (even unfavorable ones) and recommend plausible solution(s) to facilitate stakeholder decisions
Ability to take a wider team view and manage accordingly
Flexibility and the ability to respond to rapidly changing situations