Posted
Ref: HP350-7745
Job description / Role
As the Scrum Manager within the Project Management Office, you will work with the senior leadership team on assigned projects delivering through till completion. You will receive regular ad-hoc requests and using available information, develop detailed business cases sharing your recommendations and justifications with the executive team.
Client Details
A top-tier entity in Abu Dhabi focused on upstream infrastructure initiatives within the region.
Description
* Collaborate with the Executive Team to respond to ad-hoc project requests, establishing robust frameworks and developing business cases for recommendation to leadership
* Facilitate and guide Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
* Ensure the effective implementation of Scrum principles and practices as defined within the PMO
* Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment that promotes continuous improvement, efficiency and effectiveness
* Identify and remove impediments / roadblocks that may hinder the team's progress
* Manage the product backlog, ensuring its prioritisation and refinement
* Track project progress, maintain burndown charts and other relevant metrics
* Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in agile project management, using this knowledge to coach and mentor team members on best practice processes
Job Offer
* Opportunity to work within directly with senior leadership on high-impact engagements
* Exposure to multinational environment
Requirements
* A minimum of a bachelor's degree from a reputable university. A Prince2, PMP or Scrum qualification highly preferred
* A UAE national with family book
* Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar agile role (3+ years). Experience in natural resources industry a significant plus
* In-depth understanding of Scrum principles, practices and frameworks alongside proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Jira, Trello)
* Strong experience in facilitating and leading Scrum ceremonies
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with team members at all levels
* Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Experience working in an international environment
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.