Scrum Master
The Hartford
6 - 9 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 12/02/2026
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Job Description
Experience Level: 6-9Years
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams focused on cloud modernization.
- Facilitate core Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.
- Manage team financials and Operational / Agile KPIs to measure and monitor team delivery and efficiency
- Guide teams in Agile best practices and ensure consistent adoption across squads.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.
- Identify and remove impediments to team progress, escalating when necessary.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support adoption of cloud-native tools and practices aligned with enterprise standards.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members to build agile capabilities and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban principles and practices.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of complex AI & Data Engineering initiatives within Agile frameworks.
- 3+ years of experience leading within a Data organization focused on implementation of Large-Scale AI and/or Data & Analytics Cloud Transformation initiatives.
- 3+ years of experience leading initiatives with cross-functional teams, managing dependencies and aligning project outcomes with business objectives & timelines
- 3+ years of experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile product development.
- 3+ years of experience leading others with the ability to earn trust while still challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone in an Agile environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and alignment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to take hands-on approach and actively contribute to overall team success and achieve goals.
- Financial acumen with ability to understand and manage budgets, track financial metrics and ensure alignment of project deliverables with financial objective.
Nice to Have
- Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
- Certifications in AI, or GCP or Snowflake
What We Offer
- Collaborative work environment with global teams.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
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