Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose - the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people - we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and
expertise
in data, technology, and AI.
Inviting applications for the role
of
Senior Principal Consultant
,
Scrum Master
!
We are
seeking
a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and
Scrumban
, and will
be responsible for
driving the adoption and understanding of these methodologies within our
organization
. The Scrum Master will provide continuous coaching on agile principles and best practices to help teams inspect, adapt, deliver, and mature.
Responsibilities
Facilitate team meetings, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos, Backlog Refinement, and Sprint Retrospectives.
Assist the Product Owner in backlog prioritization and release management.
Support the team in adhering to the definition of ready and definition of done.
Eliminate
impediments for the team to focus on achieving sprint goals.
Facilitate or support cross-team dependencies.
Help the Product Owner and development team achieve customer satisfaction.
Lead the Scrum and development teams in self-organization.
Resolve conflicts and issues that occur.
Help teams develop and implement practices and metrics that track effective and efficient delivery for continuous improvement.
Effectively communicate challenges and issues to the leadership team to keep them informed and propose solutions for informed decision-making.
Manage risks effectively to ensure smooth team functioning.
Minimum
Q
ualifications
/ Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science
, Information Technology, or a related field.
Prior
experience
of
working
as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role.
Experience working in software development projects using Agile methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred
Q
ualifications
/ Skills
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in agile environments.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and
proficiency
in using Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, confluence).
Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones.
Strong problem-solving abilities, ability to
analyze
and think quickly and to resolve conflict.
Ability to work with and lead a team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Experience on Azure DevOps
technology
Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distractions.
Previous
experience in
the financial
industry is an advantage.
Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and
integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
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are not required to
pay to
participate
in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such