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We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and innovative Scrum Master to support program delivery and drive Agile excellence. The role involves working closely with program teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional units to manage, maintain, and optimize project execution and service delivery.
The Scrum Master will play a critical role in ensuring successful Agile implementation, improving team performance, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Agile Ceremony Facilitation
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
Daily Stand-ups
Sprint Planning
Backlog Refinement
Sprint Reviews & Retrospectives
Participate in Scrum of Scrums and sprint demonstrations
Track and share Agile metrics; drive continuous improvement
2. Planning & Backlog Management
Ensure team understanding of:
Sprint goals, scope, and product domain
Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD)
Collaborate with Product Owner to:
Maintain a healthy backlog
Prepare stories for upcoming sprints
Define acceptance criteria
Support release planning and roadmap alignment
3. Team Support & Coordination
Foster collaboration, transparency, and effective communication
Remove blockers and impediments impacting team progress
Act as a shield to protect the team from external disruptions
Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency tracking
Promote a proactive, experimental, and continuous improvement mindset
Build high-performing teams and manage interpersonal dynamics
4. Stakeholder Communication
Communicate progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders
Ensure alignment between internal teams and external dependencies
Coordinate with technical teams for:
Environment setup
Code deployments
Production releases
5. Coaching & Agile Leadership
Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles
Drive Agile maturity across teams
Encourage innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
Support practices like:
Cross-functional training
Pair programming
Identify strengths and areas of improvement within the team
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
(or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience)
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
Proven experience driving Agile transformation and adoption
Certification:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or
PMI-ACP (or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with tools like:
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and delivery focus
Preferred Qualifications
Background in software development or IT projects
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with:
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
CMMI Level 4 concepts
Exposure to SDLC roles (developer, tester, analyst, etc.)
Knowledge of:
Test Automation
CI/CD
Test-Driven Development (TDD)