Job Description

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with Product Owner for product backlog management, concept grooming and continuous delivery of features.
• Effectively guide and facilitate the sprint ceremonies to consistently achieve sprint Objectives
• Work/Collaborate/communicate effectively with Internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Resolve Dependencies, QA, Integration, Testing)
• Regularly monitor and control metrics to get project/ production goals i.e. Sprint / release burndown, Velocity, defects etc.)
• Remove Impediments or team conflicts and maintain focus on product backlog and project timelines
• Guide the team with Agile/Lean Principles and practices (e.g. thin slicing, reduce waste, Value Stream Mapping) to deliver value frequently and regularly to customers.
• Ability to coach and mentor the team to reach their highest potential
• Foster a culture of transparency, continual Improvement and self -organizing within the team
• Identify and control project risks by means of prevention, mitigating and contingencies.
• Ensure Sprint deliverables are adhering to quality and regulatory guidelines.

Required Skills - External EXPERIENCE/SKILLS :

• Must have 5 years of Agile Scrum Master experience

• Advanced Knowledge of Software development methodologies.
• Passionate about Agile Practices.
• Experience with Globally distributed teams.
• Strong Facilitation skills in leading planning meetings, reviews and retrospectives.
• Strong understanding on scrum team guidelines, e.g. DoD, Scrum Master and PO
• Experience in software design and development
• Experience in project management tools & techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage risks, communications and stakeholders
• Able to work across multiple project teams to resolve dependencies/ ambiguous situations
• Sound Knowledge of SDLC, STLC
• CSM, SPC Certifications are a plus.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Communicate Effectively Decision Quality Manage Ambiguity Collaborates Manages Conflict Drives Engagement Interpersonal Savvy Balances Stakeholders
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS : BE/ B. Tech/ MCA Candidate should possess the degree from a recognized University/ Institution only