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Scrum Master
Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Agile Team Leadership
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) for teams working on POS financing solutions and related fintech products.
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices, fostering a self-organizing, high-performing environment.
- Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed backlog, ensuring team alignment with business goals.
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and team feedback to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous process optimization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret data and insights, helping the team adapt priorities and refine sprint goals as needed.
Collaboration and Communication
- Act as the primary liaison between leadership, product, engineering, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring transparency of progress and impediments.
- Facilitate open communication channels to promptly resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and maintain high-quality standards.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities for process enhancements
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Education |
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of studies |
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Experience |
A minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile project manager, or similar role |
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Qualifications |
Demonstrated success facilitating Agile teams in fast-paced or startup environments Strong knowledge of Scrum and other Agile frameworks Skilled at coaching cross-functional teams and fostering self-organization Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to identify and remove impediments Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is a plus Familiarity with fintech, POS systems, or lending processes is beneficial |
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
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