Senior Scrum Master 1
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Organises and facilitates key Product/Platform team ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
- Coaches the Product/Platform team to ensure ceremonies are effective, time-boxed, and all team members are actively participating.
- Guides the Product/Platform team through the application of Agile principles and best practices.
- Identifies and resolves obstacles to delivery and/or team performance (e.g., coordinating with stakeholders, resolving conflicts within the team).
- Promotes a safe and collaborative environment for the Product team to thrive in.
- Maintains, tracks, and reports on Product/Platform team progress, challenges, and changes; working with the Product Owner to resolve or improve Product team performance. This includes the maintenance of Product team artefacts (e.g., Burndown charts, Sprint backlog, time tracking).
- Supports the Product Owner in refining and maintaining the Product backlog (e.g., ensuring upcoming user stories are groomed).
- Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that may impact successful delivery (e.g., inter-Product dependent management).
- Acts as an SME on Agile methodologies and practices, liaising with Business and IS communities on the adoption of Agile best practices.
- Actively engage in organizational transformation efforts by aligning Scrum practices with business objectives, supporting leadership in driving agile maturity, and identifying opportunities for process improvements across teams.
- Mentor and coach Scrum Masters, guiding them in implementing Scrum best practices, resolving challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Lead by example in embracing agile principles, empowering teams to be self-organizing and high performing.
- Collaborate with other departments, leadership teams, and stakeholders to ensure that agile practices scale effectively and that cross-functional teams can deliver value faster, more predictably, and at higher quality.
- 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in an environment that is new to Agile ways of working.
- Track record of coaching Product teams throughout the delivery lifecycle, with an ability to evidence delivery successes and overcoming obstacles.
- Significant understanding and hands-on experience of Agile methodologies. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other relevant Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, Certified Product Owner) are preferred.
- Servant leadership and facilitation skills to develop Product teams.
- Strong ability to arbitrate and resolve conflicts, promoting a collaborative team environment.
- Able to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals and deliver high-quality increments.
- Understanding of financial and resource constraints.
- Effective communicator that is able to influence key Business and IS stakeholders on the value of Agile practices.
- Strong understanding of Agile tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to coach junior Scrum Masters
- Work-Life Balance: Policies that support a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Pathways for advancement and career development within the company.
- Company Culture: A positive and supportive work environment that aligns with your values.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
- Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office
- Health Insurance: Coverage for medical insurance for employee, spouse and kids
- Competitive package: Competitive pay package
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