Agile Project Leader

This role involves leading agile software development projects using the Scrum framework. As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for planning and managing project scope, budget, and timeline in alignment with agile principles.

• Project Management
  • Plan and manage project scope, budget, and timeline in alignment with agile principles alongside the project manager.
  • Track project progress and address risks or roadblocks proactively.
  • Mentor the team on agile and scrum practices, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing environment.
  • Lead and facilitate scrum ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure smooth communication and collaboration between the team, stakeholders, and product owner.
  • Implement agile and scrum processes efficiently, balancing flexibility with structure.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint plans, and release notes.
  • Generate and present reports to stakeholders on project status, progress, and key metrics.
  • Dive deep into project details and collaborate closely with the development team to understand technical challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions.
  • Engage in end-to-end testing activities to identify issues prior to the completion of sprints.
  • Identify and flag issues found at any stage of the development lifecycle.
  • Draft test cases and document results to build and manage testing repository.
• Product Ownership
  • Clearly communicate the product vision and business needs to the team.
  • Create and refine user stories, maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog.
  • Work closely with the development team to estimate tasks and features.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and gather feedback to improve the product.
  • Make and communicate product scope-related decisions based on user needs and project feasibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development projects.
• Strong understanding of Scrum framework, Agile principles, and Lean thinking.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to guide teams through conflict resolution and decision-making processes.
• Solid knowledge of Agile and Scrum metrics, and experience in using them to track team performance and progress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting trust, respect, and accountability.
• Experience in applying Agile engineering practices and tools, such as continuous integration, test-driven development, and automated testing.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate through ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.
• Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with the latest Agile trends and practices.
• Deep understanding of business domain and user needs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for learning and adapting to new technologies and processes.
• Aptitude for analyzing system/product requirements and understanding software logic.

• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in a rapidly evolving field.
• A collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded.
• Competitive salary and share options.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in infrastructure safety and efficiency.