Role OverviewWe are looking for seasoned Scrum Masters / Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who go beyond facilitation and bring strong ownership of delivery, technical acumen, and data-driven leadership. The ideal candidate will drive both product and engineering teams, enforce Agile discipline, and proactively manage risks, while leveraging tools like Jira and AI platforms (e.g., Copilot) to enhance delivery outcomes and executive reporting. Note: SAFe or Agile certifications alone are not sufficient; proven hands-on experience is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end Agile execution across product and engineering teams.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.
Enforce Agile best practices and challenge deviations such as delayed PI submissions.
Act as a bridge between business, product, and engineering stakeholders.
Manage Program Increment (PI) planning and execution across multiple teams.
Track dependencies, risks, and milestones across squads.Ensure release readiness and execution tracking.Provide leadership communication with clear updates on progress, risks, and metrics.
Skill Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
8–15+ years of Agile delivery experience.
Strong hands-on Scrum Master / RTE experience in large-scale environments.
Expert-level Jira & JQL knowledge is mandatory.
Ability to drive both product and engineering teams.
Solid stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in risk identification and mitigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in banking or financial services domains.
Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices.Experience managing distributed teams.
Key Traits:
Ownership mindset and accountability.
Assertiveness to challenge leadership constructively.
Passion for Agile practices and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and execution focus.
Success Metrics:
Consistent on-time PI and sprint delivery.
Improvement in Agile maturity and compliance.
Enhanced delivery metrics and productivity.
Faster risk resolution cycles.High-quality executive dashboards and reporting.