Senior Scrum Master

TMF Group -
Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Details

Full-time

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Job ID

34454

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Work Types

Full Time

Categories

Information Technology

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations.

TMF India is a Great Place to Work, ISO & ISAE certified organization.

Discover the Role

We are looking for an experienced Agile Delivery professional who will drive end‑to‑end execution of complex, multi‑phase software and automation initiatives. The role requires strong ownership of delivery outcomes, excellence in Agile practices, and deep hands‑on expertise with Azure DevOps. You will work closely with global, cross‑functional teams to ensure predictable, high‑quality, and business‑aligned delivery across platforms and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex software development and global automation programs, ensuring timely execution within scope and quality expectations.
Own roadmap planning, sprint forecasting, release planning, and cross‑team dependency management across multiple platforms.
Ensure consistent adherence to Definition of Done (DoD), quality thresholds, release governance, and performance standards.
Manage and resolve cross‑team dependencies by working closely with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Change Management teams.
Drive Agile ceremonies and ensure sprint goals are aligned with business OKRs and strategic priorities.
Establish and enforce Agile governance, delivery standards, and release readiness checkpoints.
Plan and execute Program Increment (PI) planning activities, ensuring alignment and coordination across teams.
Leverage Azure DevOps to maintain transparent delivery tracking, metrics, and reporting (Cycle Time, Lead Time, WIP, Flow Efficiency).
Work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments with evolving priorities and business urgency.
Collaborate with global stakeholders across APAC, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring availability for critical ceremonies, escalation handling, and delivery alignment.

Key Requirements

8+ years of experience delivering complex, multi‑phase software development and automation initiatives.
Strong expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, sprint execution, release planning, and scaled delivery environments.
Advanced hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps Boards, including backlog structuring, workflows, automation rules, and delivery dashboards.
Working knowledge of Azure DevOps Repositories, Pipelines, and Test Plans, with exposure to CI/CD and continuous testing frameworks.
Proven experience managing cross‑team dependencies and collaborating with technical and governance stakeholders.
Ability to work across global time zones with flexibility to support distributed teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Mandatory.

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development

Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;
We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF;
Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients;
Through our corporate social responsibility programme, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;
Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

Other Benefits

Anniversary & Birthday Leave policy
Be part of One TMF
Paternity & Adoption leaves
Salary advance policy
Work flexibility – Hybrid work model
Talk about growth opportunities (we invest in talent)
Well-being initiatives

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

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