NoMinimum Experience (In Years): 8Maximum Experience (In Years): 10We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Scrum Master with 8-10 years of overall IT experience and substantial expertise in leading Agile delivery teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices, driving continuous improvement, removing delivery impediments, and ensuring successful delivery of business and technology initiatives.The Scrum Master will work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Architects, Development Teams, and Business Stakeholders to promote Agile principles, improve team effectiveness, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The candidate should have hands-on experience in Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban frameworks, along with proven success in Agile transformation initiatives within complex enterprise environments.QualificationsRequired Skills & ExperienceMandatory Skills8+ years of overall IT experience with significant experience as a Scrum Master leading Agile delivery teams.Strong hands-on experience with Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies.Proven experience leading Agile transformation and scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and programs.Strong understanding of Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Product Delivery frameworks.Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing cross-functional distributed teams.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership.Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and servant leadership capabilities.Expertise in backlog management, sprint planning, release planning, and Agile performance metrics.Strong risk, issue, dependency, and governance management experience.Experience identifying and removing delivery impediments to improve team performance.Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance business priorities and delivery objectives.Preferred SkillsExperience in large-scale enterprise Agile delivery programs.Exposure to Digital Transformation initiatives.Knowledge of Cloud, Data, Analytics, and Enterprise Technology platforms.Experience working with third-party vendors, partners, and managed service providers.Exposure to Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure industry projects.Certifications (Mandatory)Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Agilist CertificationKey CompetenciesAgile LeadershipServant LeadershipStrategic ThinkingStakeholder ManagementTeam Building & CoachingConflict ResolutionChange ManagementCommunication & Influencing SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetDelivery & Execution ExcellenceProblem Solving & Decision MakingEducational QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.Master's degree (MBA/PGDM) is preferred.Relevant Agile and Project Management certifications will be an added advantage.Nice to HaveExperience working in Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure organizations such as Transmission & Distribution, Smart Metering, Asset Management, or Digital Grid Transformation programs.Exposure to enterprise-scale Agile implementations in regulated industries.Experience supporting global delivery teams across multiple geographies.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesAgile Leadership & Delivery ManagementFacilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinements.Drive Agile best practices across teams and ensure adherence to Scrum and SAFe principles.Lead Agile transformation initiatives and support the adoption of Agile practices across programs and portfolios.Guide teams in delivering high-quality products through iterative and incremental development approaches.Team Coaching & MentoringCoach development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices.Support conflict resolution and facilitate constructive discussions among team members.Planning & GovernanceManage sprint planning, release planning, backlog prioritization, and capacity planning activities.Track Agile delivery metrics and provide insights for continuous improvement.Maintain and monitor RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).Ensure effective dependency management across multiple teams and workstreams.Support delivery governance and project reporting activities.Provide regular delivery status updates and proactive communication of risks and issues.Facilitate decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.Continuous ImprovementIdentify and remove delivery impediments affecting team performance.Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Agile metrics and team feedback.We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
Software Scrum Master employer: Zensar Technologies
As a Principal Digital Strategist at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises creativity and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth and leadership. Located in a vibrant city, our team is dedicated to crafting exceptional consumer experiences for multi-national brands, making this an exciting place to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.
