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Senior Scrum Master-Banking

Datamatics
Dubai, UAE
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Experience Required: 10+ Years

  • About the Rol
  • eWe are seeking an experienced and highly proactive Senior Scrum Master to lead the delivery of complex technology and
  • business transformation program
  • s.
  • The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in
  • Agile methodologies, delivery management, squad formation, stakeholder engagement, and program governance
  • .This role requires a strong leader who can establish and guide high-performing squads, drive accountability, manage changing priorities, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
  • The successful candidate will be confident in challenging assumptions, managing stakeholder expectations, and advocating for the best interests of the program while maintaining transparency around scope, timelines, risks, and costs
  • .Key Responsibilitie
  • sAgile Delivery Leadershi
  • pLead the successful delivery of multiple Agile initiatives and programs
  • .Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
  • .Drive Agile best practices across teams and continuously improve delivery processes
  • .Coach and mentor teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and frameworks

.Squad Formation & Managemen

  • tEstablish, structure, and lead cross-functional delivery squads
  • .Assess program requirements and create logical squad structures aligned to business objectives
  • .Effectively decompose epics and large initiatives into manageable user stories and work packages
  • .Ensure optimal allocation of work across squads based on skills, capacity, dependencies, and priorities
  • .Monitor squad performance and delivery commitments to ensure predictable outcomes

.Delivery Planning & Executio

  • nOwn and drive delivery roadmaps, sprint plans, release plans, and milestone tracking
  • .Ensure clear visibility of progress, dependencies, blockers, and delivery risks
  • .Work closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align delivery with strategic objectives
  • .Maintain focus on delivering business value while balancing quality, scope, timelines, and resources

.Risk & Dependency Managemen

  • tProactively identify delivery risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies before they materialize
  • .Develop mitigation strategies and drive timely resolution of issues
  • .Escalate critical risks appropriately while providing actionable recommendations
  • .Ensure teams remain focused on delivery objectives despite changing business priorities

.Stakeholder Management & Communicatio

  • nBuild strong relationships with business, technology, and executive stakeholders
  • .Communicate delivery status, risks, dependencies, and challenges with clarity and confidence
  • .Influence teams and stakeholders to make informed decisions that support successful delivery
  • .Facilitate alignment between competing priorities and drive consensus where necessary

.Scope & Change Managemen

  • tAssess the impact of changing requirements on delivery timelines, resources, and budgets
  • .Provide clear recommendations regarding trade-offs, delivery implications, and implementation approaches
  • .Hold firm on governance and delivery commitments while ensuring stakeholders understand the impact of scope changes
  • .Support informed decision-making through transparent communication of risks, costs, and delays
  • .Program Governanc
  • eEstablish and maintain delivery metrics, reporting frameworks, and Agile performance indicators
  • .Drive accountability across squads and stakeholders
  • .Ensure alignment between program objectives, delivery plans, and organizational goals
  • .Champion continuous improvement initiatives across teams and programs
  • .Required Qualification
  • sBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • .10+ years of experience delivering complex programs and projects using Agile methodologies
  • .Proven experience as a Scrum Master leading multiple Agile squads and large-scale delivery programs
  • .Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Agile, and modern delivery frameworks
  • .Demonstrated experience breaking down complex initiatives into actionable user stories and delivery increments
  • .Strong knowledge of backlog management, sprint planning, estimation techniques, and release planning
  • .Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions
  • .Key Competencie
  • sExceptional leadership and influencing skills
  • .Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • .Ability to challenge constructively and drive difficult conversations
  • .High level of accountability and ownership
  • .Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • .Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities
  • .Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
  • .Resilient, decisive, and delivery-focused
  • .Confident in advocating for what is best for the program, even when facing resistance
  • .Preferred Certification
  • sCertified Scrum Master (CSM
  • )Professional Scrum Master (PSM
  • )SAFe Scrum Master (SSM
  • )SAFe Agilist (SA
  • )PMI-AC
  • PPMP (Preferred

)What Success Looks Lik

  • eConsistent delivery of program objectives within agreed timelines
  • .High-performing squads operating with clear accountability and ownership
  • .Risks identified and mitigated before impacting delivery
  • .Transparent stakeholder communication and expectation management
  • .Effective handling of changing priorities without compromising delivery quality
  • .Continuous improvement in team velocity, predictability, and delivery outcomes
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