Scrum Master – Modernization

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Scrum Master to support complex modernization initiatives by enabling Agile teams and driving execution in legacy-to-modern transformation environments. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable solutions while promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective adoption of Agile practices.

• Enable end-to-end execution and delivery for modernization programs with a focus on quality and predictability.

• Track and improve delivery using Scrum and engineering metrics (velocity, cycle time, quality, predictability).

• Support and coach teams to become high-performing, self-organized, and accountable.

• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to align priorities, refine backlog, and deliver value-driven outcomes.

• Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments, especially in complex legacy-to-modern transformation environments.

• Partner with architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment with architecture, NFRs, and scalability goals.

• Promote engineering excellence including CI/CD, DevOps practices, and code quality standards.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through retrospectives and data-driven insights.

• Ensure transparency and effective communication across global and cross-functional teams.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 12+ years of relevant experience delivering highly resilient, highly scalable enterprise products.
• Relevant Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in modernization or large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and delivery execution in complex, multi-system environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices: microservices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, DevOps tools.
• Good understanding of engineering quality, NFRs (performance, reliability, scalability).
• Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive execution discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders

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