Project Manager/Scrum Master

The Project Manager/Scrum Master plans projects and takes ownership of the successful implementation and achievement of project objectives. He/She defines project resources, manages project progress, and facilitates interaction and tasks of various parties to reduce the risk of overall failure. He develops and identifies advances/opportunities in project management to improve timely delivery of projects and efficient use of resources. He ensures the adoption of Scrum process framework and practices. He works in a team setting and is knowledgeable of Agile practices and methodology, project management methodologies and tools, as well as Scrum process framework. The Project Manager/Scrum Master is an effective team player who manages project timelines, stakeholders, deliverables and resources in a structured manner. He adopts an analytical and strategic approach in developing and communicating solutions that meet project objectives and stakeholder needs.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Agile Coaching
Proficiency Level
"Coach teams in the conduct of Agile practices and the implementation of Agile methodologies and practices in the organization"
4
Budgeting
Proficiency Level
"Prepare business unit’s operational budgets "
3
Business Agility
Proficiency Level
"Lead the implementation of operational initiatives to enhance business agility "
4
Business Environment Analysis
Proficiency Level
"Utilise a range of data sources to analyse information to derive business environmental patterns and produce reports to present findings"
2
"Utilise research instruments, quantitative and qualitative data to gather information on the business environment, evaluate data to draw out meaningful inferences that impact the organization's market positioning and provide feedback to management"
3
Business Needs Analysis
Proficiency Level
"Document business requirements and identify basic needs as well as potential solutions"
2
"Elicit and analyze business requirements from key stakeholders and assess relevant solutions and their potential impact"
3

Generic Skills & Competencies

Transdisciplinary Thinking
Proficiency Level
Synthesize knowledge and insights across disciplinary boundaries to aid strategic decisions and foster cooperation within and outside of the organization.
Advanced
Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency Level
Detect and decipher emotions of others to manage interpersonal relationships in social situations.
Intermediate
Sense Making
Proficiency Level
Analyse data relationships, patterns and trends to gain important insights and make informed decisions.
Advanced
Resource Management
Proficiency Level
Establish strategies for the allocation and deployment of resources efficiently and effectively.
Advanced
Virtual Collaboration
Proficiency Level
Leverage on diverse team talent, latest online collaborative technologies and virtual platforms to produce collaborative behavior and achieve technological savviness in virtual collaboration.
Advanced

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Develop project plans

• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop project plan 
• Review project plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects 
• Estimate budgetary needs based on the project scope and anticipate future budget challenges 
• Assess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps and continued business value

Oversee program implementation

• Plan and manage project compliance requirements and adherence to governance structures 
• Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on project scope 
• Plan and manage project closure and/or transitions 
• Conduct project reviews to recommend changes to project schedules, cost or resource requirements 
• Document and track project scope, changes, issues and risks that affect implementation 
• Facilitate the daily stand-up to achieve team consensus 
• Eliminate conflicts and assist in developing solutions to manage roadblocks 
• Refine and manage the product backlog

Oversee program implementation

• Manage project budget, work allocations, manpower and resourcing needs for the team 
• Develop team members through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions 
• Drive performance management practices within the team in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
• Develop initiatives to support the continuing competence and professional development of the team 
• Facilitate discussions, problem solving and conflict resolution

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