Scrum Master I

Roles & Responsibilities:Project Planning & Sprint ManagementUnderstand and implement Agile methodologies to structure sprint cycles and define clear sprint goals.Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum teams to define scope, estimate tasks, allocate capacity, and break down stories.Manage sprint planning, retrospectives, and refinement meetings to continuously improve team performance.Drive sprint commitment, ensure alignment with team velocity and capacity.Backlog and PrioritizationReview and prioritize product backlog based on value, risk, and dependencies.Ensure backlog items are clear, concise, and include acceptance criteria.Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure user stories are actionable and testable.Risk & Issue Management (RAID)Identify and assess project risks, define mitigation plans, and integrate into the project schedule.Use RAID logs to manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.Communicate risk scenarios, mitigation strategies, and escalate when needed.Stakeholder & Status ReportingDevelop weekly status reports that capture project health, achievements, blockers, and next steps.Act as a single point of contact for project progress updates to stakeholders and leadership.Ensure transparency in communication to aid timely decision-making.Governance & ComplianceEnsure the project adheres to internal governance models and external compliance requirements.Set up decision-making frameworks, cadence plans, and communication protocols.Quality ManagementPromote Agile quality practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.Collaborate with QA teams to ensure CI\/CD pipelines are efficient and include automated testing.Track and report quality metrics and drive continuous improvement via retrospectives and stakeholder feedback.Must-Have Skills:Strong understanding ofAgile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) .Experience inSprint Planning, Backlog Management, Estimation, and Velocity Tracking .Proficiency inRAID-based Risk Management .Strong capability inproject scheduling and release planning .Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Hands-on experience withJIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools .Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proven track record ofdelivering high-quality software projects on time .Understanding ofCI\/CD pipelines and software quality metrics.Good-to-Have Skills:Certification inPMI-ACP, CSM, PSM, SAFe , or equivalent Agile credentials.Exposure toDevOps culture and tools .Knowledge ofSWOT analysis, root cause analysis, and other risk assessment tools .Familiarity withAgile metrics dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).Experience in handling projects inRetail, Healthcare, or BFSI domains .Understanding ofcompliance frameworks and governance models (SOX, GDPR, etc.). ","