Senior Scrum Master

  • Lahore, Pakistan
  • Contractor
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Abacus is looking for a Scrum Master who will be working closely with enterprise clients. You will be given hands-on exposure to Agile project delivery while working closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
  • Ensuring adherence to Agile principles, Scrum framework, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the team
  • Removing impediments and resolving blockers that may impact sprint goals
  • Coaching team members on Agile best practices and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
  • Working closely with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog
  • Tracking sprint progress and maintaining transparency using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
  • Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality product increments and preparing delivery reports and performance summaries
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, including conducting risk audits and mitigation planning
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
  • Promoting continuous improvement initiatives within the team
  • Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding sprint progress and team performance
  • Supporting team onboarding and ensuring new members are aligned with Agile practices, tools, and workflows

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field from an HEC recognized university
  • Around 8+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
  • Scrum certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent) preferred
  • Experience working in telecom or enterprise-level environments will be a plus
  • Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • A detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • A team player who gets along well with others
  • The ability to work on tight timelines
  • Positive & learning attitude