Scrum Master

About the Company:

Monocept (www.monocept.com) is an India-based Software Development Company, formed with the objective of solving complex problems and delivering engineering excellence by way of developing excellent Software Applications.

Monocept stands for singularity & focus, represented by one while the problem is represented by the variable X, which conveys that we are constantly looking to find and solve problems. The name also defines our internal culture where every employee focuses on finding and solving for X. From our offices spread across Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and New York, we're solving some of the most complex problems for our insurance, media, and e-commerce clients.

We offer an excellent open work culture and career advancement opportunities to all employees in a dynamic, growing environment.

Facilitate Scrum Events:

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Ensure that Scrum events are effective, time-boxed, and focused on achieving sprint goals.

Team Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Help the development team to make appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition.

Remove Impediments:

• Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress.
• Act as a servant-leader to the team, ensuring a conducive work environment.

Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage and guide the team in continuous improvement practices.
• Implement and facilitate improvements to the development process.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand and prioritize requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Track and report key Scrum metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team performance.
• Use data to guide decision-making and improvement efforts.

Training and Coaching:

• Provide training and coaching on Scrum practices to team members and stakeholders.
• Help the team to understand and adopt Agile principles and values.

Conflict Resolution:

• Address and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Promote a positive team culture and mindset.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile development environments.

In-depth understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and roles.

Strong knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to adapt and apply different coaching and facilitation styles.

Experience with project management tools and agile management tools.

Interested candidates can reach out to our HR team at nitika@monocept.com or call on 9154825810