Scrum Master Responsibilities

1. Facilitation:
o Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
o Foster a collaborative team environment to enhance productivity and innovation.

2. Agile Leadership:
o Promote Agile best practices and coach team members on Scrum principles.
o Help the team identify and resolve impediments to sprint progress.

3. Backlog Management:
o Work with Product Owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
o Ensure user stories and acceptance criteria are clear, concise, and actionable.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved within budget and timeline

Technical Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical tasks.
• Facilitate technical discussions, architecture reviews, and decision-making processes.
• Provide guidance on technical feasibility and risks.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams of engineers, QA, and business analysts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
• Manage team workloads and address any resource constraints proactively.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.

Risk Management and Problem Solving:

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and challenges early in the lifecycle.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address risks and resolve issues promptly.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve project management practices and tools to enhance efficiency.
• Introduce industry best practices and standard operating procedures for project delivery.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure high-quality project outcomes by establishing rigorous quality control measures.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) or equivalent.

• 7 to 15  years of experience in IT/technical project management roles.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Must have played the role of a scrum master
   

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise architecture.
• Experience working with technologies such as Java, .NET, or Python is a plus.
   

Project Management Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (CSM, SAFe) are highly desirable.
   

Leadership and Communication:

• Excellent team leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
   

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Experience managing globally distributed teams.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and practices.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level integrations and technology ecosystems.