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Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and certified Lead Scrum Master to join their growing technology team in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves facilitating multiple Agile Scrum teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the effective delivery of software products. You will be responsible for coaching Scrum Masters and development teams on Agile principles and practices, removing impediments, and promoting self-organization and cross-functionality. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding teams through the Agile transformation process, ensuring adherence to Scrum ceremonies, and optimizing sprint velocity and predictability. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Development Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful product delivery. The ability to facilitate complex problem-solving sessions, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive process improvements across teams is essential. This role demands excellent servant leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. You will champion Agile best practices and metrics to drive transparency and accountability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on how software is developed and delivered in a remote-first environment. You will have the autonomy to shape Agile practices and mentor a talented group of professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 3 years in a Lead or Senior Scrum Master role, is required. Active CSM, CSPO, or equivalent Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe) are mandatory. Proven experience in scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) and managing multiple, distributed teams is highly desirable. Excellent understanding of software development lifecycles and CI/CD practices is beneficial. Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills are critical.
Location: Remote (Kericho, Kericho, KE)
Location: Remote (Kericho, Kericho, KE)
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Our client is looking for an experienced and agile Lead Scrum Master to spearhead their project management office in a fully remote capacity. You will be a champion of Agile methodologies, guiding multiple development teams through the Scrum framework and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate Scrum events, remove impediments, and coach teams on Agile best practices, servant leadership, and self-organization. You will work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure clear communication, efficient backlog management, and successful product delivery. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile principles, metrics, and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS). You will also be responsible for mentoring junior Scrum Masters, helping to establish consistent Agile practices across the organization, and promoting Agile adoption. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. A proven ability to drive team performance, enhance productivity, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment is essential. Experience in large-scale Agile transformations and a background in software development or a related technical field are highly advantageous. You will be instrumental in ensuring our client's projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact project success and shape the future of Agile practices for our client, based remotely and supporting operations that include teams working in the vicinity of Mlolongo, Machakos, KE .
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Job Description
Our client, a leading software development house, is looking for a highly experienced and certified Lead Scrum Master to guide multiple agile teams in a fully remote setting. This role is critical for fostering a culture of agile excellence, facilitating seamless sprint cycles, and removing impediments that hinder team productivity. The Lead Scrum Master will coach and mentor other Scrum Masters, ensure adherence to agile principles, and drive continuous improvement across the development organization.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be a certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM II or higher) with a proven track record of successfully guiding multiple software development teams in an agile environment. Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills are essential. This role requires a deep understanding of agile principles and the ability to inspire and motivate teams in a remote context. You will be instrumental in optimizing our client's software development lifecycle and ensuring high-value product delivery. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced agile leader to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking, remote-first organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives) for multiple teams.
- Coach and mentor Product Owners and Development Teams on agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices.
- Identify and remove impediments or blockers that hinder team progress.
- Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within teams.
- Foster a collaborative and transparent working environment.
- Guide and support other Scrum Masters, providing coaching and sharing best practices.
- Facilitate the resolution of conflicts and build strong team dynamics.
- Help teams improve their agility and delivery through continuous inspection and adaptation.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication regarding team progress and deliverables.
- Track and report on team velocity, key agile metrics, and project health.
- Champion the adoption and continuous improvement of agile methodologies across the organization.
- Assist in managing dependencies between teams.
- Ensure that agile metrics are visible and used for process improvement.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of organizational agile standards and guidelines.
- Stay current with agile trends, tools, and techniques, and share knowledge with the team.
The ideal candidate will be a certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM II or higher) with a proven track record of successfully guiding multiple software development teams in an agile environment. Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills are essential. This role requires a deep understanding of agile principles and the ability to inspire and motivate teams in a remote context. You will be instrumental in optimizing our client's software development lifecycle and ensuring high-value product delivery. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced agile leader to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking, remote-first organization.
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Job Description
Our client is searching for an experienced and proactive Lead Scrum Master to champion agile methodologies and facilitate seamless project execution within a fully remote environment. This role requires a seasoned professional who can guide multiple scrum teams, foster collaboration, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement in our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be passionate about agile principles and possess a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and guide multiple Scrum teams in adopting and adhering to Agile principles and practices.
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Development Teams to enhance their agile maturity.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, escalating where necessary.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within development teams.
- Track and report on team velocity, progress, and key agile metrics.
- Work with Product Owners to ensure a clear and well-defined product backlog.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging open communication and continuous feedback.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating effective retrospectives and implementing action items.
- Ensure effective communication and transparency between teams and stakeholders.
- Support the adoption of new agile tools and techniques.
- Act as a change agent, promoting an agile mindset across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a Lead role or coaching multiple teams.
- Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification is required.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven ability to manage dependencies and risks across multiple teams.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and the SDLC.
- Experience with project management and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of learning.
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Our client is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Scrum Master to guide and mentor multiple Agile teams in a fully remote setting. This critical role involves fostering an environment of continuous improvement, high performance, and self-organization within development teams. As the Lead Scrum Master, you will be instrumental in coaching teams on Agile principles and practices, facilitating Scrum events, and removing impediments that hinder team progress. You will be responsible for promoting a collaborative culture, ensuring effective communication, and driving the adoption of best practices across the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of various Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies. You will work closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and delivery timelines. A key aspect of this role is to coach and mentor other Scrum Masters, helping them to grow their skills and effectiveness. You will also be involved in establishing and refining Agile metrics and reporting to track team performance and identify areas for improvement. The ability to resolve conflicts, facilitate difficult conversations, and promote a positive team dynamic is essential. This role is ideal for a seasoned Agile practitioner with a passion for enabling teams to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred. Certification such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM III), or SAFe Scrum Master is highly desirable. A minimum of 7 years of experience in Agile coaching and Scrum Master roles, with at least 3 years in a lead capacity, is required. Experience in a remote-first work environment is a significant advantage. You will be empowered to make a tangible impact on our client's product development lifecycle, ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape Agile practices and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization. The role is based out of **Nyeri, Nyeri, KE**, but is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from your preferred location.
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