
Manager – Scrum Master
MTN Uganda
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Johannesburg • South Africa
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About the role
- Plan, co-ordinates and manage short- and medium-term projects related to BankTech using Agile project management methods
- Provide support and facilitation to increase velocity and team productivity, and ensure the success of BankTech project delivery
- Identify risks, dependencies, and impediments, leading the team and business in finding a solution
- Coordinate with other teams and functional partners, and actively escalate when needed to ensure resolution
- Contribute towards way of work by suggesting and devising better methods of execution through continuous improvement and collaboration
Requirements
- 4-year Business Management, Project Management (or related) Degree
- Certified Agile coach, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFeCertified Scrum Master or similar
- Certifications in traditional Project Management practices, e.g., Prince 2, PMP advantageous
- 5 or more years of relevant work experience in program / project management within banking, finance and/or telecommunications industry
- At least 3 years’ experience within a non-traditional FinTech or Financial Services company with Scrum Master responsibilities
- Experience at the management level in the financial sector
- Proven experience and expertise in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, TDD, and BDD
- Knowledge of collaborative design techniques Agile and Lean frameworks
- Hands on experience in managing, leading and implementing innovative digital products and initiatives
- Experience in defining and project managing operational implementation of digital products, services and systems
- Experience in data analysis and management, business performance management and/or reporting within the financial sector or banking industry
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Experience working across global locations/ regions and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Agile project managementScrumKanbanXPTDDBDDdata analysisbusiness performance managementdigital product managementoperational implementation
Soft Skills
team productivityrisk identificationproblem-solvingcollaborationcontinuous improvementcommunicationcoordinationfacilitationleadershipescalation
Certifications
Certified Agile CoachCertified Scrum Master (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)SAFe Certified Scrum MasterPrince 2PMP