Associate Programme Assistant

Job Description (JD): Position Title: Asso Program Assistant (Grade 1) Department: Product Development / Agile Program Management Reports To: Scrum Master / Agile Program Manager/CPO/CTO Position Overview: The Grade 1 Associate Program Assistant in the Product Team supports product program management efforts. This role involves assisting with Agile/Scrum ceremonies, tracking tasks in Jira, creating reports, maintaining product documentation, and facilitating stakeholder communication. The individual will help ensure that product development stays on schedule, product backlogs are well-managed, and sprint goals are met efficiently. Support the Agile Program Management team by assisting in Scrum activities, organizing sprint-related documentation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This role involves maintaining accurate sprint records, coordinating Scrum ceremonies, and tracking the progress of sprint tasks. Candidate will work closely with the Chief Product Officer/CTO/Scrum Master to ensure the smooth execution of Agile practices and facilitate project deliverables in alignment with Scrum methodology. Key Responsibilities: Sprint Coordination and Tracking: Assist in tracking sprint progress, updating the Scrum board, and ensuring task status is current. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain sprint documentation, track metrics, and support report generation for retrospectives. Scrum Ceremony Support: Help organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate sprint updates to team members and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on sprint goals and progress. Administrative Support for Agile Practices: Provide administrative assistance to the Scrum team, coordinating tasks, and managing tools to ensure smooth Scrum operations. Skills Required:Basic Scrum Knowledge: Understanding of Scrum fundamentals and Agile principles. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage sprint tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. Documentation and Reporting Skills: Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) for task tracking and reporting. Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication to liaise with team members and stakeholders. Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in documentation and task tracking. Certifications:Project Management Fundamentals: CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) by PMIGoogle Project Management Certificate (Coursera) Collaboration and Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) for Excel, Word, PowerPoint Agile & Scrum Practices: Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) by SCRUMstudy Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Professional Communication Certification (by LinkedIn Learning or Udemy)Conflict Management and Negotiation Certification (offered by reputable institutions) IT/Technology Basics: ITIL Foundation Certification for understanding IT service management.Digital Transformation and Technology Basics (by Coursera/EdX). Organizational Tools: Jira Basics Show more Show less