Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Scrum Master will guide and support multiple agile teams through the Scrum framework, ensuring continuous improvement and effective delivery of software projects.
• They will serve as the bridge between the development team and the product owner, managing workflow and ensuring adherence to agile principles.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Facilitate scrum events. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team follows the scrum framework.
• Manages and navigates changes in direction, including priorities and expectations of clients and
• stakeholders, to ensure successful completion of sprint sessions.
• Manages communication with clients and stakeholders to improve transparency and disseminate
• information.
• Schedules and facilitates key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demos, and retrospectives.
• Provides training on agile methodology to ensure development teams are practicing the core principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability and visibility.
• Remove impediments. Actively identify and address obstacles that prevent the team from achieving its goals.
• Support the product owner. Collaborate with the product owner to manage the backlog, prioritize work, and define clear team objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement. Encourage the team to reflect on their processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster collaboration. Create an environment where team members can work together effectively and communicate openly.
• Track progress. Monitor the team’s performance, ensuring that they are on track to meet their commitments.
• Coach team members. Provide guidance on agile principles and best practices, helping the team to improve its effectiveness.
• Report on team performance. Keep stakeholders informed of the team’s progress, highlighting any risks or issues that may impact the project’s success.
• Ensure scrum adherence. Make sure that the team adheres to the Scrum framework and that processes are followed correctly.
• Facilitate communication. Ensure that all team members and stakeholders are aligned on project goals and status.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• 8-10 years proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a tech environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Facilitation, negotiation, and mentoring skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in Digital Transformation and software development projects.
• Certification in Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSM, or similar) is highly desirable.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification will be a good advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.