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JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 12+ years of professional experience to lead agile development practices within our engineering team. The ideal candidate will facilitate collaboration, ensure adherence to agile principles, and enable teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technical roadmap for SmartFM product. SmartFM is an advanced facility management platform designed to ingest data from multiple sources, process it efficiently, and provide a unified view of operational matrices. With built-in AI/ML algorithms, the platform offers analytics-driven insights, raises alerts and alarms, and recommends actions to optimize building operations. The individual will serve as a leader, fostering the delivery of world-class product solutions to deliver the highest value to the business. The successful individual will utilize strong leadership skills and deep expertise, while exhibiting learning agility to promote open-source solutions. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews ensuring value generation and increased stakeholder satisfaction. Act as a servant-leader, empowering teams to self-organize and reach optimal performance. Collaborate with product owners to ensure a clear product backlog aligned with business priorities. Remove impediments and roadblocks, maintaining team focus and momentum. Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies within sprints and project cycles. Foster an agile mindset across the division, aligning with the engineering and quality assurance practices. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project alignment. Engage closely with clients on strategic projects, building lasting partnerships and delivering cutting-edge technical solutions tailored to their needs. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design and implement effective system and data integrations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Monitor and report on team performance metrics, ensuring delivery timelines and project goals are met. Assess emerging tools, platforms, and technologies, advocating for innovation and implementing best practices to improve system capabilities and efficiency. Liaise with senior leadership to align Scrum practices with organizational objectives. Act as a coach and mentor to engineering teams on agile practices and Scrum frameworks. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven track record as a Scrum Master with 12+ years of experience in agile development. Extensive knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks. Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, or equivalent. Track record of successful agile project delivery within fast-paced environments. Expertise with engineering principles, software development processes, and system integration techniques Prior experience collaborating with external clients on strategic and technical projects. Proven ability to align Scrum practices with organizational and business objectives at a leadership level. Track record of advocating for and implementing innovative tools, platforms, or practices to enhance capabilities and efficiency ADDITIONAL SKILLS Servant Leadership: Ability to empower and support teams to self-organize and achieve peak performance. Communication: Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership effectively. Conflict Resolution: Skillful at removing impediments, resolving conflicts, and maintaining team focus and productivity. Coaching and Mentoring: Experience guiding teams and individuals in adopting agile mindsets and practices. Highly motivated to acquire new skills, explore emerging technologies, and stay updated on the latest trends in software development and business needs. Collaboration: Strong skills in fostering cross-functional teamwork and aligning goals with stakeholders. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE Bachelors (BE / BTech) / Masters degree (MS/MTech) in computer science, information systems, mathematics or related field
