What Jobs are available for Agile Team Lead in Bahrain?

• Facilitate and coach multiple Scrum teams on agile principles and practices.
• Serve as a servant leader, removing impediments and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Guide teams in adopting and mastering Scrum ceremonies and artifacts.
• Coach Product Owners on effective backlog management and user story writing.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Act as an Agile Coach for individuals and teams across the organization.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of agile methodologies within the company.
• Track team progress and key agile metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Champion agile transformation and best practices throughout the organization.

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) required; Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring agile teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

The role is responsible for enabling the successful execution of digital and technology initiatives by championing agile delivery practices across teams. The role guides cross-functional delivery teams through agile frameworks to ensure timely, high-quality, and value-driven outcomes aligned with the organization's strategic priorities. By fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, the job incumbent enhances delivery predictability, accelerates time-to-market, and strengthens alignment between business and technology stakeholders. The role is also accountable for driving measurable improvements in agile maturity, minimizing delivery defects, and ensuring consistent release of incremental business value.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of years of experience in technology delivery, with at least 8 years in agile leadership roles within the banking or financial services industry.

Proven track record in leading agile teams, scaling agile practices, and delivering enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives.

• Serve as a servant-leader and coach for multiple Scrum teams, guiding them in adopting and mastering agile practices and principles.
• Facilitate Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and engaging.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Coach team members on self-organization, cross-functionality, and effective collaboration.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation and learning from retrospectives.
• Help Product Owners with backlog management and ensuring clarity of user stories.
• Mentor other Scrum Masters and contribute to the overall agile community of practice within the organization.
• Guide the organization in its agile transformation efforts, potentially extending beyond individual teams.
• Assess team maturity and identify areas for growth and development.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, management, and other departments to promote understanding and support for agile ways of working.
• Ensure adherence to agile principles while allowing for flexibility and adaptation to specific team needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in agile environments, with at least 4-5 years serving as a dedicated Scrum Master for multiple teams.
• Proven experience in agile coaching and mentoring at both team and organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• Agile Coach certification (e.g., ICAgile, SAFe Program Consultant) is highly desirable.
• Experience working with distributed and remote teams is essential.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycles.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive change.
• This is a fully remote role, demanding strong self-management and proactive communication.

• Facilitate all Scrum events (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to ensure effective team collaboration and progress.
• Coach and mentor Scrum teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile values, principles, and best practices.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization within teams.
• Drive the adoption and effective implementation of agile methodologies across the organization.
• Assist in developing and maintaining team performance metrics and dashboards.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to the broader agile community of practice within the company.
• Advocate for agile principles and support organizational agile transformation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile coaching role.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• Experience coaching multiple teams and leading agile transformations.
• Deep understanding of agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for multiple teams.
• Coach and mentor scrum masters, product owners, and development teams on agile methodologies and practices.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within and across teams.
• Guide teams in self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Assist product owners in backlog management and refinement.
• Help teams establish and adhere to agile principles and values.
• Support organizational adoption of agile principles and practices.
• Track and report on team progress, velocity, and key agile metrics.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and improve team dynamics.
• Act as a change agent, driving agile transformation initiatives within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Proven experience coaching multiple teams simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and practices.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar agile certifications are required.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment is highly preferred.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) for multiple agile teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Development Teams to maximize their effectiveness and adherence to agile principles.
• Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress, escalating as necessary.
• Promote and drive a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback mechanisms.
• Assist in managing dependencies between teams and stakeholders.
• Champion agile values and principles throughout the organization.
• Conduct agile training sessions and workshops for teams and leadership.
• Measure and report on team performance and agile maturity.
• Guide teams in adopting and improving their agile practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's agile roadmap.