Scrum Master

Job Description

locationsBangalore - North time typeFull time posted onPosted 3 Days Ago time left to applyEnd DateMay 16, 2025 (17 days left to apply) job requisition idJR-0006465 The Role: We are looking to hire the critical role of Agile PM to lead SAFe Scrum teams and help the team in achieving its technology change / delivery goals. The person must demonstrate knowledge of project management methodologies, administration of Agile management tools like Azure DevOps, Jira etc, along with the ability to cooperate and lead broad range of stakeholders from both the IT and Business side. The person holding the role is preferred to have experience working in an Investment Banking / Financial Services industry / environment. The role will report into a Portfolio Lead Key duties and responsibilities: The Agile PM will be required to manage 1 or more cross functional Scrum Teams that are constituted as part of the Agile Release Train (ART), where team members work in a globally distributed model out of Europe, APAC and US time zones The Agile PM will support the Agile Release Train by facilitating, collaborating and ensuring alignment with overall Program Objectives articulated by the Portfolio as part of the Program Increment Agile PM will play a key role in PI Planning exercise, building PI plans, identifying risks and issues, help coordinate with SMEs of other Scrum teams where there are interdependencies of Features, help the team define objectives of upcoming PI and try to ensure that PI objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timebound) Agile PM will play a key role in removing impediments that hinder teams progress thereby enabling them to focus on delivering value Plays an important role towards optimizing the flow of value within the team ensuring efficient delivery of Features scoped as part of a particular Program Increment The Agile PM will ensure that all the key Agile ceremonies are implemented viz Sprint Planning, Daliy Stand-ups, Sprint Review and Retrospectives Actively manage cross train and cross portfolio dependencies that have been identified during the PI Planning exercise. Additionally, should work closely with the enablement team to ensure all the identified enablers are prioritized for delivery as part of the Program Increment. Working closely with the PMO team to ensure that the quality metrics are monitored and improved, ensure addition of all resources to the respective Epics on Workday for timesheets, ensure addition / deletion of resources on Azure DevOps when new team members join or resources exit the team / company. Directing work/projects, controlling cost/schedule elements, management of resources, communications management, reporting, and change management. Develop robust project risk management plans to ensure timely delivery, testing and commissioning of allprojects with no impact to business continuity. Financial Management Agile PM should come with demonstrable experience in having managed budgets, worked with cross-functional teams in cost estimation Should be adept in tracking vendor invoices and payments On all the Epics that has been allocated to the Scrum Teams, the Agile PM is expected to support financial forecast, actuals and accruals; ensure that additional budget demand is raised before the Investment Planning Review Committee when additional scope is envisaged Vendor Management Support the vendor selection and management process (scope, plan, and milestone definition, operational issues, deliverable & milestone approval, quality control, etc.). Manage vendor administration (SOW activation, PCRs authorization, invoice approval). Managing external vendors to ensure on time and to budget delivery. Experience and Knowledge: Bachelor's degree required; Advance degree in IT related field or MBA preferred. Overall 10-12 years of experience with a relevant experience of 5-7 years managing Agile Scrum Teams preferably in a company that has implemented SAFe delivery framework (preferably), or strong Scrum Master experience managing complex technology change initiatives Project Management Accreditation relevant SAFe certification, Agile Practitioner certification from recognized Institutions (Scrum Alliance, PMI etc). Adept in Project Management tools specifically demonstrable in managing technology changes in a Scaled Agile delivery environment key tools Azure DevOps, Jira / Jira Align etc. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience managing complex changes in a Financial Services / Investment Banking environment. Demonstrated leadership skills. Strong negotiation and team-building skills with the ability to create consensus around decisions and mitigate conflicts among different teams. High communication skills required at all levels. Must be able to interact with senior leadership. Excellent command of verbal and written communication (English). Effective presentation style for all levels of stakeholders. Strong problem solving, decision making, issue analysis and resolution skills. Highly organized. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with internal clients. Ability to work well in a fast paced multicultural global work environment. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients. Ability to gather and address both business and technical requirements. Must be highly motivated. Proficient in MS Office products including MS Project What you will get in return: A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory. Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team. Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction. The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference. A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Work for a fast developing and one of the worlds leading independent fund administrators; Opportunities for professional development. Positive and hospitable work environment. A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. DisclaimerUnsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.