Scrum Master

Project description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 10+ years of overall IT experience and strong expertise in Agile delivery. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, drive Agile best practices, remove impediments, and work closely with Product Owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions. Coach and mentor teams on Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and continuous improvement practices. Work closely with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs. Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team productivity and delivery. Monitor sprint progress, team velocity, burndown metrics, and overall delivery health. Drive Agile maturity across teams and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities. Support release planning and dependency management across multiple teams. Prepare and present Agile metrics, status reports, and delivery dashboards to stakeholders. Facilitate risk management, issue resolution, and escalation where required.

SKILLS

Must have

• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years as a Scrum Master. Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies. Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies for distributed and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and team dynamics. Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of SDLC, release management, and software delivery processes. Ability to identify and resolve delivery bottlenecks and dependencies. Preferred Skills: Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or Enterprise Digital Transformation programs. Exposure to cloud-based projects, microservices, and DevOps environments. Experience supporting multiple Agile teams simultaneously. Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

Nice to have

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