Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Scrum Master with 4 to 6 years of dedicated experience in guiding and coaching multiple Agile teams. Based in our Navi Mumbai office, you will be instrumental in fostering Scrum values and principles, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and removing impediments to ensure high-performing, self-organizing teams deliver high quality products efficiently. You will act as a servant leader, helping teams continuously improve their processes and enhance their collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitation: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive, time-boxed, and result in actionable outcomes. Coaching & Mentoring: Coach the development team and Product Owner in Agile principles and Scrum framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, self organization, and accountability. Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, address, and remove obstacles and impediments that hinder the team s progress, escalating when necessary. Process Improvement: Guide the team in understanding and practicing Scrum, identifying areas for improvement in processes and practices, and helping them implement effective solutions. Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate effective communication between the Scrum team, Product Owner, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. Metrics & Reporting: Help the team track and visualize progress using relevant Agile metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity) and facilitate data-driven discussions. Conflict Resolution: Help resolve conflicts and foster a healthy, collaborative environment within the team. Adherence to Agile: Ensure the team adheres to agreed-upon Agile methodologies and Scrum framework guidelines. Shielding the Team: Protect the team from external interruptions and distractions. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest Agile and Scrum practices and industry trends.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 4 to 6 years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master. Strong understanding and practical experience with the Scrum framework, its principles, values, and ceremonies. Proven ability to facilitate meetings effectively and lead diverse teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills. Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, Asana). Ability to identify and remove impediments proactively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for continuous improvement. Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or equivalent certification. Experience in coaching multiple Scrum teams simultaneously. Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework). Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment. Familiarity with technical concepts relevant to software development.