Scrum Master

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist various cross-functional Agile teams in delivering projects utilizing Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile methodologies.

• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Program Increment (PI) events.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage product backlogs, prioritize tasks, align project scope with business goals, and oversee dependencies.

• Guide sprint and release planning processes to ensure predictable and high-quality delivery.

• Coordinate with teams, stakeholders, vendors, and business partners to eliminate obstacles and synchronize delivery objectives.

• Monitor team performance, delivery metrics, and progress towards objectives and key results (OKRs).

• Facilitate estimation activities and assist in planning using Agile project management tools.

• Mentor teams on Agile principles, servant leadership, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Identify and address delivery risks, obstacles, and process inefficiencies.

• Promote accountability, collaboration, transparency, and ongoing learning.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Manager, or in a comparable Agile leadership position.

• Extensive experience in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, Agile events, release planning, and Program Increment (PI) planning.

• Proven track record of supporting multiple Agile teams in complex enterprise settings.

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Agile delivery methodologies.

• Experience in managing backlogs, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

• Practical experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Experience in fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment between business and technology teams.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.

• Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance, delivery predictability, and Agile maturity.

• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced, and distributed team environments.

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.

• Experience in supporting healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated sectors is a plus.

• Familiarity with cloud-based applications, data platforms, or enterprise product development initiatives is advantageous.

• Experience working with globally distributed teams is a benefit.

• Knowledge of Agile metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement frameworks is a plus.

• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and contemporary software delivery practices is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Language courses available.

• Relocation assistance program.

• Flexible options for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Access to certification programs.

• Mentorship and investment in talent development.

• Opportunities for internal mobility.

• Internship opportunities available.

• Chance to work on meaningful projects for leading global clients.

• An inclusive and supportive work culture.

• Open communication channels.

• Regular team-building social events.

• Commitment to sustainable business practices focused on IT education, community empowerment, fair operations, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.