Scrum Master at Euromonitor

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum, Agile, Collaboration, Communication, Impediment Management, Team Support, Facilitation, Process Improvement, Azure DevOps, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management, Servant Leadership, Trust, Transparency, Continuous Learning, Adaptability

Industry

Market Research

Description

Euromonitor International is a global leader in data analytics and market research, providing actionable insights into industries, economies, and consumers. Our products empower organisations to make strategic decisions with confidence, leveraging our expertise across 210 countries and jurisdictions. Role Purpose The Scrum Master will enable agile delivery within the Subscription Products team, by fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive mindset, adaptability, and strong commitment to supporting teams across multiple geographies and time zones. Key Responsibilities Agile Leadership & Facilitation Champion Scrum principles and practices across the team. Facilitate ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives). Proactive Impediment Management Identify and address impediments early, support teams to resolve where possible, escalating when necessary. Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to maintain smooth delivery flow. Team Support & Collaboration Act as a servant leader, ensuring teams have the resources and clarity needed to succeed. Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication. Organise cross-team syncs and maintain alignment with delivery roadmaps. Global Team Collaboration Coordinate effectively with teams in Cape Town, Vilnius, London and Bangalore. Adapt to different time zones and cultural contexts to ensure seamless communication. Partner with the Bangalore-based Scrum Master, as well as other Scrum Masters within the organisation to align practices and share learnings. Help facilitate Product Planning Workshops and Release Planning Sessions Continuous Learning & Adaptation Demonstrate willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and practices. Drive process improvements and foster a culture of experimentation and growth. Play an active role in driving Agile maturation in the organisation Scrum Master foundation certification (i.e. Certified Scrum Master / Agile Certified Practitioner / Professional Scrum Master) or relevant Scrum Master training At least 3 years’ experience working in a Scrum Master or similar role Comfortable managing multiple scrum teams and feature development in one backlog Solid understanding of standard software development roles and responsibilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams. Ability to anticipate challenges and resolve them proactively. Preferred Attributes Behavioural and interpersonal Growth mindset with openness to feedback and learning Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and business needs. Familiarity with global delivery models and cultural sensitivity. Excellent time management A bias for action Technical Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) Knowledge of the software development life cycle Experience working with Azure DevOps (preferred, but not essential) Flexible work time with the perfect work/life balance Competitive salary with wide variety of benefits like longer holidays, additional health insurance, social responsibility initiatives you can take part in, office perks Intelligent and fun colleagues working in a constructive and inspiring atmosphere #LI-HYBRID #LI-AO1 Why work for Euromonitor Our values We act with integrity We are curious about the world We are stronger together We seek to empower We find strength in diversity International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer. Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day. Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Responsibilities

The Scrum Master will enable agile delivery within the Subscription Products team by fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies and managing impediments to ensure smooth delivery flow.