Agile Planner

• · Collaborate with teams to plan and coordinate Agile development activities.
• · Facilitate Agile planning sessions, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Release Planning.
• · Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize and manage the Product Backlog.
• · Assist in breaking down features and user stories into actionable tasks for the team.
• · Monitor and adjust Agile plans based on team capacity and project requirements.
• · Analyze and forecast team velocity for accurate Sprint and release planning.
• · Support teams in estimating and sizing work items for planning purposes.
• · Ensure the clarity and understanding of Sprint's goals and objectives.
• · Compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. · Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.
• · English: Advanced & Arabic is preferred. · Very good knowledge of banking systems, applications, and banking operations.
• · Effective communication (Communication skills/ Convincing ability/ Persuasive/ Influencing/ Negotiating skills)
• · Problem-Solving (Analytical Thinking/ Creativity/ Problem Analysis/ Problem Resolution/ Decision Making)
• · Execution Excellence (Planning & Organizing/ Time Management/ Process Orientation – Process Adherence/ Operational Excellence - Quality & Cost) · People Centered (Interpersonal effectiveness – Interpersonal Relationship/ Developing self and others – capability building)
• · Team Work (Team Relationship/ Teamwork & Cooperation/ Team Development)

• · Plan and coordinate Agile activities in alignment with project goals.
• · Collaborate with teams to create and manage Sprint and release plans.
• · Assist in backlog grooming to refine and prioritize user stories and tasks.
• · Monitor progress and adjust plans based on team velocity and changing requirements.
• · Conduct regular planning and review meetings to ensure alignment with objectives.
• · Support teams in resolving planning-related issues and adjusting schedules as needed.
• · Implement and maintain best practices for Agile planning methodologies.
• · Foster an environment of adaptability and continuous improvement in planning processes.
• · Assist in identifying and mitigating risks related to planning and execution.
• · Ensure that the team's planning activities align with Agile principles and standards.
• · Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Agile Planner, Scrum Master, or in a similar role
• . Demonstrated experience in facilitating Agile planning sessions and backlog management.
• Proficiency in using Agile planning tools and software for effective coordination.

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