SCRUM MASTER LEAD

Role Profile ▪Support the Product Owner in ensuring right-sized story writing, aligning priorities, and planning sprint iterations ▪Coach team members on Agile methods and technical practices (e.
., CI/CD, TDD, etc.) ▪Track and manage risks and issues of the delivery team ▪Track and report on current status of all team members and the delivery ▪Facilitating key agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives ▪Monitor and optimize agile processes and practices ▪Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and team learning ▪Coordinate with other delivery teams, stakeholders, and partners to manage risks, interdependencies, and impediments to the team  Competencies and Technical Requirements • Is a role model for best practices in Agile process execution, motivating other team members to do the same ▪Ability to continue to monitor, learn,coach and implement industry best practices from the agile community ▪Able to highlight internal and external dependencies and break down complex blockers ▪Comfortable with ambiguity and working in fluid, fast-changing environments under pressure ▪Excellent facilitation, organization, and problem-solving skills, helping the team manage conflicts, challenges, escalating only when team processes have failed   Must have technical/professional qualifications.
▪Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or other related field.
• 5 years plus managing complex projects in a relevant field.
▪Min 2 years of work experience as Scrum Master in leading teams using agile methodologies in large-scale teams ▪Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Certified Scrum Master or similar ▪JIRA/Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent experience is a must ▪Experience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, TDD, and BDD   Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you.
There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave.
You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa.
But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation.
We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices.
We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.