A senior Scrum Master/IT Project Manager is required to manage large-scale IT projects in a key Irish Government regulatory organisation. The role involves delivering effective, timely, and appropriate software technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and retrospective meetings
* Drive the agile process
* Coach team in agile process, practices, and tools
* Assist Product Owner in managing Product Backlog
* Estimation, forward planning, and management of dependencies
* Help clarify goals for team and/or individuals and actions to achieve those goals
* Support creation and maintenance of delivery plans
Essential Candidate Requirements:
* Third-level degree in Computer Science, Business, or relevant area with an emphasis on IT project management
* Project Management Certification (Prince 2, PMP, or equivalent)
* Agile Scrum Certification (significant experience may suffice in lieu of certification)
* Minimum 7 years of IT project management experience, including significant time spent working with Agile Methodologies
* Strong core project management competencies (budget setting and management, risk management, time, quality, and resource management)
* Effective communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
* Experience working in large-scale Banking, Financial Services, or Government organisations with responsibility in these areas
* Leadership skills (motivating teams, fostering collaborative culture, resolving conflict)