Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead Agile teams within a complex enterprise software environment. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile practices, ensure effective project execution, and promote continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies, including Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall. The Scrum Master will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals, leveraging tools such as Jira, VersionOne, TFS, and Microsoft Project. A solid background in IT infrastructure, cloud computing (AWS), databases (SQL, Oracle), and SDLC processes is essential to succeed in this position.

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to ensure Agile best practices are followed. Remove impediments that hinder team progress and foster a collaborative team environment. Coordinate with Product Owners to manage backlogs and prioritize work based on business value. Track project progress using project management software such as Jira, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Visio. Promote adherence to Agile frameworks like SAFe and Kanban while integrating Waterfall and other methodologies as needed. Support requirements gathering, analysis skills development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and test case management. Assist in release management, project scheduling, and program management activities across multiple teams. Lead efforts in IT governance, disaster recovery planning, and IT infrastructure integration within projects. Foster effective communication among stakeholders at all levels and negotiate project scope or timeline adjustments when necessary. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and project delivery quality.

Experience

Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in enterprise software development environments. Strong familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, Kanban; experience with Waterfall preferred. Hands-on experience with project management tools including Jira, VersionOne, TFS, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS; understanding of IT infrastructure components is advantageous. Experience working with databases such as SQL and Oracle; familiarity with requirements gathering and analysis techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through SDLC processes including test-driven development (TDD), user acceptance testing (UAT), release management, and project implementation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation; leadership qualities essential for guiding teams through change initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering innovative solutions through Agile excellence while fostering professional growth in project management practices across diverse technical domains.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Experience:

Scrum Mater: 4 years (required) Agile: 3 years (required) Total: 7 years (required) * Banking Domain: 2 years (required)