Scrum Master

Job Description To deliver technology solutions for the division, which may entail the development or acquisition of software solutions, the implementation of those solutions as well as the ongoing maintenance of those solutions

• Are you someone who has an interest / experience in:
• Agile Practice:
  • Understanding the underline values of Agile
  • Understanding the behaviors, concepts, techniques and processes used in Agile
  • Understanding the tools available to manage Agile teams
  • Understanding the interrelationship between Agile teams and the practice of project and program management in the wider corporate context
  • Understanding of basic principles and practice of risk management in project / programs
• Experience:
  • Interest in understanding the impact of global economic indicators and the impact it has on emerging markets / South African Corporate Banking
  • Interest in staying abreast of global trends and broader macro environment
  • Interest in Agile methodologies and their practice
• Establish relationships with relevant stakeholders:
  • Open to learning and asking questions on an ongoing basis
  • Manage the communication with internal stakeholders and broader teams effectively.
  • Share information with teams and leverage Agile practice to enhance learning and execution opportunities
  • Flag opportunities to use technology to improve processes
  • Meet set delivery milestones while ensuring own availability, reliability, and accuracy
  • Establish relationships with relevant stakeholders:
• Personal:
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
  • Handle stress in ways that does not negatively impact others
  • Work well under pressure
  • Act in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible manner including highlighting unethical practices
  • Communicate learnings and practice related observations and learnings
  • Participate in group and team discussions and debate issues constructively
  • Promote a friendly cooperative working environment
  • Act speedily to resolve problems, queries and complaints and help to resolve blockages
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
  • Handle stress in ways that does not negatively impact others
  • Work well under pressure
  • Act in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible manner including highlighting unethical practices
  • Communicate learnings and practice related observations and learnings
  • Participate in group and team discussions and debate issues constructively
  • Promote a friendly cooperative working environment
  • Act speedily to resolve problems, queries and complaints and help to resolve blockages
  • Take ownership of personal career development by leveraging formal and informal opportunities
• You will be an ideal candidate if you:
• Type of Qualification: Degree in Commerce or Project Management advantageous
• Agile Certification, Project / Program Management Certification
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in using Agile in Financial Institutions
• 5 - 8 years of people management experience required
• You will have access to: Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate and add value
• We can be a match if you are:
• Be deeply invested
• Value our differences
• Have courage
• Build trust, not territory
• Always do the right thing
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do
• Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

#post #RMB #Li-SP3 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 25/04/25 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Groups Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Information :

• Company : FirstRand
• Position : Scrum Master
• Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Country : ZA