Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Chennai Location only

6+ Years exp .

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices and ensure effective implementation of Scrum across cross-functional teams. The Scrum Master will act as a servant leader, coach teams on Agile principles, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products on time.

Key Responsibilities Agile & Scrum Facilitation

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives
• Ensure Scrum framework is followed consistently and effectively
• Guide teams in self-organization and cross-functionality

Team Coaching & Leadership

• Coach Product Owners and team members on Agile principles and best practices
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Mentor teams to improve velocity, predictability, and quality

Impediment Removal

• Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team productivity
• Escalate issues proactively when required and work with stakeholders to resolve them

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between Product Owners, development teams, and stakeholders
• Support Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritization
• Ensure alignment between business goals and team execution

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown, cycle time, and team capacity
• Use data to drive improvement and informed decision-making

Continuous Improvement

• Promote Agile maturity and process optimization
• Conduct retrospectives and implement action items
• Support Agile transformation initiatives at the organizational level

Required Skills & Qualifications Core Skills

• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile, and Lean frameworks
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams
• Expertise in facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

Tools

• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar
• Familiarity with Agile reporting and dashboards

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Servant-leadership mindset
• Ability to coach and influence without authority